SHARP LANE, HD5 8XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 8XL

SHARP LANE, HD5 8XL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This HD5 8XL 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 8XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 8XL, encompassing approximately 1122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD5 8XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Vale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Almondbury Common with total crimes: 1

SHARP LANE, HD5 8XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.340.00%
Drugs12.670.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.230.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.80-40.00%
Shoplifting32.67200.00%
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Public order11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.91-16.67%
Other theft14.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.47500.00%
Burglary25.34100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Shoplifting21.780.00%
Theft from the person11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.12300.00%
Public order23.560.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.230.00%
Public order22.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.69-42.86%
Other theft33.56200.00%
Other crime22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.360.00%
Public order26.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

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 offences710.6940.00%
Other theft36.230.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.45300.00%
Drugs13.560.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.800.00%
Other crime35.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Almondbury Common
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Watercroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cromwell Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Hallows Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Thorpe Grange Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1