THE FORGE, HD7 5WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD7 5WE

THE FORGE, HD7 5WE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population. This HD7 5WE 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 5WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD7 5WE, encompassing approximately 1260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD7 5WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 2
  • A62 with total crimes: 1

THE FORGE, HD7 5WE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.17-66.67%
Other crime11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.310.00%
Shoplifting34.760.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.93100.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.76-60.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5566.67%
Vehicle crime13.97-50.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 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 offences37.140.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-75.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1750.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.55100.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.970.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20232

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Britannia Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. A62
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Churchwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1