THE FOLDINGS, HD8 9AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD8 9AL

THE FOLDINGS, HD8 9AL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population. This HD8 9AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD8 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD8 9AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD8 9AL, encompassing approximately 2113 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD8 9AL area, explore the HD8 9AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD8 9AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lidgett Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Boggart Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 1

THE FOLDINGS, HD8 9AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.84-76.92%
Public order21.420.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.88225.00%
Other theft46.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.790.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Other theft10.95-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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 offences57.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 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 offences36.63-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.63600.00%
Burglary53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-85.71%

In November 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 offences77.5716.67%
Shoplifting33.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.47-85.71%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order79.47133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.840.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.260.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202413
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD8 9AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lidgett Rise
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Boggart Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Oakfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Garrett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1