LOW WESTWOOD LANE, HD7 5UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD7 5UW

LOW WESTWOOD LANE, HD7 5UW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This HD7 5UW 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 5UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD7 5UW, encompassing approximately 1254 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD7 5UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Riverside with total crimes: 3
  • Manchester Road (Linthwaite) with total crimes: 2
  • Royds Avenue with total crimes: 2

LOW WESTWOOD LANE, HD7 5UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.76200.00%
Vehicle crime34.78200.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.9750.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.5850.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.39-60.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.99100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7740.00%
Vehicle crime25.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.38400.00%
Other theft23.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.180.00%
Other theft14.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Riverside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Manchester Road (Linthwaite)
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Royds Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Low Westwood Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Causeway Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Tommy Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bargate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barber Row
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Coldwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1