PENISTONE ROAD, HD5 8RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8RN

PENISTONE ROAD, HD5 8RN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8RN 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 8RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8RN, encompassing approximately 1622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HD5 8RN 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

PENISTONE ROAD, HD5 8RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.7116.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.47100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-81.82%
Public order21.230.00%

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 behaviour1118.49-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences86.7814.29%
Shoplifting64.93-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.700.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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 behaviour1220.3471.43%
Shoplifting77.40-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences74.31-22.22%
Public order24.310.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.55600.00%
Other theft24.31100.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Public order21.23100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.01-50.00%
Shoplifting33.08-40.00%
Other theft11.85-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.41150.00%
Shoplifting56.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0833.33%
Other theft22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-60.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Shoplifting11.23-80.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.86400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.16-14.29%
Other theft23.70-60.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.94600.00%
Other theft54.31150.00%
Vehicle crime33.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Shoplifting21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.1650.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-50.00%

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 theft37.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Public order21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23-50.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.470.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.12 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 20245
November 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 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
August 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD5 8RN 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. Quarry Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Quarry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Royd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1