WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8PS

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8PS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD5 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD5 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8PS, encompassing approximately 3840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HD5 8PS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fernside Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Industrial Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Greenlea Court with total crimes: 2

WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.218.33%
Public order43.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.690.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.910.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.99500.00%
Vehicle crime33.12200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Public order20.780.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-81.82%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2983.33%
Public order52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.69-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.25160.00%
Vehicle crime23.38100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Other theft31.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20249
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 20242
February 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD5 8PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fernside Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Industrial Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Greenlea Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oaklands Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fernside Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlow Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Green Lea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fleming Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenhead Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenhead Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1