PORTLAND PLACE, HX1 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX1 2JQ

PORTLAND PLACE, HX1 2JQ, Calderdale has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.16 per 1,000 population. This HX1 2JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HX1 postcode area, which has experienced 589 crimes and a crime rate of 23.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HX1 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX1 2JQ, encompassing approximately 2108 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Drugs: (44) incidents (193.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)

HX1 2JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Place with total crimes: 21
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13

PORTLAND PLACE, HX1 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92117.1621.05%
Drugs4443.64193.33%
Shoplifting2520.87-7.41%
Public order1911.86-34.48%
Other theft179.01-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.06-15.79%
Burglary127.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.69-60.00%
Other crime62.8520.00%
Vehicle crime42.85-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.90-66.67%
Theft from the person20.95-84.62%
Bicycle theft10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.47-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76121.437.04%
Public order2936.0570.59%
Shoplifting2713.76-15.62%
Other theft2012.8117.65%
Anti-social behaviour199.49171.43%
Burglary169.01128.57%
Criminal damage and arson157.590.00%
Drugs157.1166.67%
Theft from the person137.1162.50%
Vehicle crime76.1775.00%
Possession of weapons63.32100.00%
Robbery62.85500.00%
Other crime52.850.00%
Bicycle theft22.37100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7193.444.41%
Shoplifting3233.68-21.95%
Other theft1715.180.00%
Public order178.06-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson158.0625.00%
Drugs97.11-30.77%
Theft from the person84.270.00%
Burglary73.79-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.32-53.33%
Other crime53.32400.00%
Vehicle crime42.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.90-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68108.629.68%
Shoplifting4132.2532.26%
Public order2319.450.00%
Other theft1710.9130.77%
Burglary168.06-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour157.5915.38%
Drugs137.118.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.1720.00%
Theft from the person85.69700.00%
Vehicle crime83.79300.00%
Possession of weapons53.790.00%
Robbery22.37100.00%
Other crime10.95-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6293.92-10.14%
Shoplifting3129.41-20.51%
Public order2314.7035.29%
Burglary2110.91250.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.9644.44%
Other theft136.170.00%
Drugs126.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.6925.00%
Possession of weapons54.7466.67%
Other crime42.37-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.90-33.33%
Theft from the person10.95-85.71%
Robbery10.47-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6993.44-10.39%
Shoplifting3932.73-37.10%
Public order1718.50-32.00%
Other theft138.06116.67%
Drugs126.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.69-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson84.27-57.89%
Other crime73.7940.00%
Theft from the person73.32-22.22%
Burglary63.32-45.45%
Robbery42.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Possession of weapons31.4250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77115.74-14.44%
Shoplifting6236.52106.67%
Public order2529.4138.89%
Criminal damage and arson1911.8672.73%
Anti-social behaviour139.0130.00%
Burglary116.17120.00%
Theft from the person95.2280.00%
Drugs84.270.00%
Other theft63.7920.00%
Other crime52.85-44.44%
Robbery52.37400.00%
Vehicle crime22.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.95-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9095.3455.17%
Shoplifting3042.693.45%
Public order1814.23-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.54-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.22233.33%
Other crime94.740.00%
Drugs84.27-27.27%
Vehicle crime63.79-81.25%
Burglary52.85-70.59%
Other theft52.37-58.33%
Theft from the person52.37150.00%
Possession of weapons32.370.00%
Robbery11.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58102.93-40.21%
Vehicle crime3227.513100.00%
Shoplifting2915.18-3.33%
Public order2513.7631.58%
Burglary1711.86142.86%
Criminal damage and arson148.06-6.67%
Other theft126.64-29.41%
Drugs115.6910.00%
Other crime95.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.270.00%
Possession of weapons31.420.00%
Robbery21.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.95-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97101.517.78%
Shoplifting3046.010.00%
Public order1914.23-50.00%
Other theft179.01142.86%
Criminal damage and arson158.0666.67%
Drugs107.1142.86%
Burglary74.74-36.36%
Other crime63.3220.00%
Theft from the person52.8566.67%
Possession of weapons32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-75.00%
Robbery11.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90104.830.00%
Public order3842.69-9.52%
Shoplifting3018.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1214.23-33.33%
Burglary115.69-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.22-50.00%
Other theft74.27-41.67%
Drugs73.32-12.50%
Other crime53.32-28.57%
Theft from the person32.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.42200.00%
Robbery21.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90125.220.00%
Public order4242.690.00%
Shoplifting4019.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1818.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson188.540.00%
Burglary158.540.00%
Other theft127.110.00%
Drugs85.690.00%
Other crime73.790.00%
Vehicle crime53.320.00%
Robbery42.370.00%
Theft from the person31.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 20247
June 202415
May 202413
April 20249
March 202413
February 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202417
June 202417
May 202413
April 202413
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 202317
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
July 202432
June 202441
May 202431
April 202439
March 202462
February 202430
January 202429
December 202330
November 202330
October 202340

A total of 940 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202476
July 202471
June 202468
May 202462
April 202469
March 202477
February 202490
January 202458
December 202397
November 202390
October 202390

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202417
June 202423
May 202423
April 202417
March 202425
February 202418
January 202425
December 202319
November 202338
October 202342

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20247
June 202416
May 202421
April 20246
March 202411
February 20245
January 202417
December 20237
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 157 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202415
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202415
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202419
February 202411
January 202414
December 202315
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 202432
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HX1 2JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellington Place
    Total21
    Drugs21
  • 2. Russell Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Old Cock Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Old Market
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clare Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Blackwall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences10
  • 11. Alexandra Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 12. Carlton Street
    Total7
    Drugs5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bull Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. New Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Portland Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Corn Market
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Water Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St John'S Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hope Hall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Union Street South
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ward'S End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Lord Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 27. Back Lord Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Princess Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Upper George Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dispensary Walk
    Total2
    Other theft2