VARLEY ROAD, HD7 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD7 5HL

VARLEY ROAD, HD7 5HL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This HD7 5HL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD7 postcode area, which has experienced 157 crimes and a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD7 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD7 5HL, encompassing approximately 1479 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

HD7 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Stockerhead Lane with total crimes: 2

VARLEY ROAD, HD7 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.410.00%
Shoplifting22.03-66.67%
Public order11.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.14-45.45%
Shoplifting64.0550.00%
Other crime14.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.60175.00%
Shoplifting47.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.70-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.030.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson513.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.38-33.33%
Public order22.700.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences611.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0525.00%
Shoplifting23.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.70-20.00%
Shoplifting22.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.14-16.67%
Public order43.38300.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%

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 offences814.1933.33%
Shoplifting55.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0550.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.410.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.5433.33%
Public order68.11100.00%
Vehicle crime14.050.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.080.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Stockerhead Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tudor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A62
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Nields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kiln Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kitchen Fold
    Total1
    Other theft1