TOWNHEAD, HD9 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD9 6BW

TOWNHEAD, HD9 6BW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This HD9 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD9 6BW, encompassing approximately 1312 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD9 6BW area, explore the HD9 6BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HD9 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate with total crimes: 7
  • New Street with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Gardens with total crimes: 2

TOWNHEAD, HD9 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.72133.33%
Shoplifting35.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-50.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.57-40.00%
Other crime12.290.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.1966.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-50.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.57300.00%
Public order33.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Robbery11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.7280.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.86-50.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.8133.33%
Other crime33.050.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-57.14%
Public order12.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8616.67%
Burglary15.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.4320.00%
Burglary24.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.1525.00%
Public order23.810.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.38100.00%
Burglary43.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.91100.00%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-66.67%
Other crime11.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.150.00%
Burglary24.570.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD9 6BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westgate
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Marsh Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Helston Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cuckoo Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stone Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jaggar Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chapel Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Concord Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1