VICTORIA SQUARE, HD9 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD9 2DN

VICTORIA SQUARE, HD9 2DN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.41 per 1,000 population. This HD9 2DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD9 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD9 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD9 2DN, encompassing approximately 318 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD9 2DN area, explore the HD9 2DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HD9 2DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Square with total crimes: 3
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Town Gate with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA SQUARE, HD9 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.41-25.00%
Other theft128.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1281.6771.43%
Shoplifting537.69-16.67%
Public order415.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.28100.00%
Possession of weapons16.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences759.68-41.67%
Shoplifting621.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.850.00%
Other crime16.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.140.00%
Public order13.140.00%
Other theft13.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1262.82-33.33%
Shoplifting237.69-33.33%
Robbery26.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.280.00%
Other theft13.140.00%
Drugs13.140.00%
Public order13.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1884.81800.00%
Shoplifting356.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.28-75.00%
Theft from the person13.140.00%
Drugs13.140.00%
Possession of weapons13.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour434.5533.33%
Shoplifting212.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.28-60.00%
Public order16.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences562.820.00%
Shoplifting415.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.5650.00%
Public order39.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.42-50.00%
Drugs26.28100.00%
Other theft16.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting881.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences525.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.700.00%
Public order312.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.42100.00%
Burglary16.280.00%
Possession of weapons13.140.00%
Robbery13.140.00%
Drugs13.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1053.400.00%
Shoplifting431.4133.33%
Robbery112.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.140.00%
Public order13.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1050.2666.67%
Shoplifting331.41-40.00%
Public order29.42100.00%
Burglary16.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences656.5420.00%
Shoplifting518.8566.67%
Burglary215.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.280.00%
Robbery13.140.00%
Other crime13.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%
Public order13.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.55-28.57%
Shoplifting315.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences759.680.00%
Shoplifting521.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.700.00%
Public order29.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.280.00%
Other theft13.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 202418
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD9 2DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Back Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Town Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Carr House Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. New Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1