PONTEY DRIVE, HD5 8RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8RG

PONTEY DRIVE, HD5 8RG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.33 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD5 postcode area, which has experienced 279 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD5 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8RG, encompassing approximately 2029 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD5 8RG area, explore the HD5 8RG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HD5 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Peace Hall Lane with total crimes: 3

PONTEY DRIVE, HD5 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.330.00%
Shoplifting73.9416.67%
Vehicle crime23.45100.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-81.82%
Public order20.990.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.77-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.4233.33%
Shoplifting63.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.7771.43%
Shoplifting75.91-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-57.14%
Public order22.960.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.71133.33%
Shoplifting96.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.43600.00%
Other theft23.45100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.90-57.14%
Shoplifting32.96-40.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.78180.00%
Shoplifting56.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Other theft21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-66.67%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.96-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.99-80.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8514.29%
Shoplifting53.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41-22.22%
Other theft33.45-40.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.32800.00%
Other theft54.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Shoplifting21.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.420.00%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
November 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 202414
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Peace Hall Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crescent Royd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Quarry Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Quarry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canby Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harvey Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South Royd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1