SMITHY CLOSE, HD8 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD8 9DQ

SMITHY CLOSE, HD8 9DQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.95 per 1,000 population. This HD8 9DQ 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 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD8 9DQ, encompassing approximately 2024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HD8 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lidgett Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 1
  • Thorpes Crescent with total crimes: 1

SMITHY CLOSE, HD8 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences53.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.47-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%

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 offences33.46-66.67%
Public order21.480.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.40125.00%
Other theft44.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.93300.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.43100.00%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences68.400.00%
Shoplifting32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.940.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

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 20242
May 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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