WESTGATE, HD5 8XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8XJ

WESTGATE, HD5 8XJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.98 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8XJ 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 8XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8XJ, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

HD5 8XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Highlands Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTGATE, HD5 8XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.987.69%
Violence and sexual offences99.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.2466.67%
Public order53.470.00%
Drugs13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.04-48.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Burglary22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2524.298.70%
Violence and sexual offences417.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-50.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2324.98-34.29%
Violence and sexual offences515.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Other theft12.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.69-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3534.69483.33%
Violence and sexual offences624.29200.00%
Public order54.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.47-71.43%
Burglary11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order716.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.86133.33%
Shoplifting64.86-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences24.16-77.78%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.90116.67%
Violence and sexual offences99.0280.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4750.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Other theft11.39-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.16-37.50%
Other theft43.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order11.39-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.96-11.11%
Shoplifting65.550.00%
Public order34.1650.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4128.57%
Other theft26.240.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.65-36.36%
Shoplifting64.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1650.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202425
June 202423
May 202435
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20246
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting13
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highlands Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Vale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Almondbury Common
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Watercroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cromwell Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hallows Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Croft Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brickbank
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Thorpe Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1