DRAKES YARD, HD5 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD5 9EX

DRAKES YARD, HD5 9EX, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This HD5 9EX 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 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD5 9EX, encompassing approximately 4179 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD5 9EX area, explore the HD5 9EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

HD5 9EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • West Grove Avenue with total crimes: 2

DRAKES YARD, HD5 9EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.61-27.27%
Shoplifting53.83-37.50%
Public order41.2033.33%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.0122.22%
Shoplifting85.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-57.14%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3140.00%
Public order51.6766.67%
Shoplifting51.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order30.96-25.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.01140.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.74100.00%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order40.96300.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Shoplifting30.72-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.85-33.33%
Shoplifting72.39-22.22%
Other theft41.6733.33%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.20-25.00%
Shoplifting93.5950.00%
Public order62.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4420.00%
Burglary51.44400.00%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.7717.65%
Shoplifting64.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4466.67%
Other theft41.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Public order20.72-77.78%
Burglary10.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.05-15.00%
Public order94.0750.00%
Burglary42.150.00%
Other theft40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.2525.00%
Public order64.79100.00%
Shoplifting61.440.00%
Burglary41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96100.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3714.29%
Shoplifting63.8350.00%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202418
June 202412
May 202424
April 202410
March 202415
February 202420
January 202417
December 202320
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD5 9EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. West Grove Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coniston Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Green Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eastwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hampshire Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wood Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rydal Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Carr Green Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Standiforth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. West Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leef Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Senior Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Trevelyan Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Smithy Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Highroyd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1