HD9 7AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HD9 7AW

HD9 7AW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.37 per 1,000 population. This HD9 7AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HD9 postcode area, which has experienced 146 crimes and a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HD9 7AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HD9 7AW, encompassing approximately 326 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HD9 7AW area, explore the HD9 7AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

HD9 7AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Square with total crimes: 5
  • Huddersfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 5

HD9 7AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences870.37100.00%
Shoplifting524.47-16.67%
Public order415.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.180.00%
Possession of weapons16.120.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting645.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.36-66.67%
Other theft212.24100.00%
Other crime16.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.060.00%
Public order13.060.00%

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 offences1258.13-29.41%
Shoplifting236.71-50.00%
Robbery26.120.00%
Other theft16.120.00%
Drugs13.060.00%
Public order13.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1776.48466.67%
Shoplifting452.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson212.24100.00%
Drugs16.120.00%
Possession of weapons13.060.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour433.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.24-40.00%
Shoplifting39.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.180.00%

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 offences552.010.00%
Shoplifting415.30-50.00%
Public order312.240.00%
Drugs29.180.00%
Other theft26.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.12-75.00%

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
Shoplifting873.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences524.47-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson415.300.00%
Public order312.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.180.00%
Possession of weapons16.120.00%
Robbery13.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences948.95-18.18%
Shoplifting427.5333.33%
Robbery112.240.00%
Public order13.060.00%
Vehicle crime13.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1152.01266.67%
Shoplifting333.65-40.00%
Burglary19.180.00%
Public order13.060.00%
Drugs13.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting539.7766.67%
Violence and sexual offences315.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.180.00%
Burglary13.060.00%
Other crime13.060.00%
Vehicle crime13.060.00%
Public order13.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.53-50.00%
Shoplifting39.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.120.00%

In September 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 offences652.010.00%
Shoplifting518.360.00%
Other theft215.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.060.00%
Public order13.060.00%
Burglary13.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 202417
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HD9 7AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Huddersfield Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Crown Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Beech Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Cliff Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Back Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hightown Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Street
    Total1
    Public order1