HD7 5AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD7 5AS

HD7 5AS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This HD7 5AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD7 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD7 5AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD7 5AS, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD7 5AS area, explore the HD7 5AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

HD7 5AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 2
  • Waverley Street with total crimes: 2

HD7 5AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-69.23%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.70225.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.36-33.33%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.940.00%
Public order41.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-60.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 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 behaviour57.3466.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-20.00%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.85-50.00%
Public order31.96200.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.890.00%
Vehicle crime13.91-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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 offences810.7633.33%
Shoplifting53.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.94400.00%
Other theft32.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.89-75.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7471.43%
Public order45.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.760.00%
Shoplifting33.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202413
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD7 5AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Waverley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Meadow Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pretoria Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Britannia Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Stable Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Netherend Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Churchwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1