SANDWELL STREET, HD7 5EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD7 5EP

SANDWELL STREET, HD7 5EP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This HD7 5EP 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 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD7 5EP, encompassing approximately 2177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD7 5EP area, explore the HD7 5EP 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)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD7 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Waverley Street with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Lane with total crimes: 2

SANDWELL STREET, HD7 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.3550.00%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2650.00%
Shoplifting44.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43200.00%
Public order42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-66.67%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3550.00%
Public order32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences45.050.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.2133.33%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.89400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.05300.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.30100.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-87.50%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.35100.00%
Burglary23.670.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.350.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 5EP postcode area is presented below.

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