BRUSSELLS COURT, HX1 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX1 2LJ

BRUSSELLS COURT, HX1 2LJ, Calderdale has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 174.13 per 1,000 population. This HX1 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX1 2LJ, encompassing approximately 1407 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (47) incidents (291.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

HX1 2LJ 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
  • Smithy Street with total crimes: 13

BRUSSELLS COURT, HX1 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90174.1342.86%
Drugs4763.97291.67%
Shoplifting3033.40-6.25%
Public order2221.32-8.33%
Other theft1515.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.66-13.33%
Burglary119.24-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.82-54.55%
Other crime33.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.13-66.67%
Theft from the person21.42-81.82%
Bicycle theft11.42-50.00%
Robbery10.71-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63159.916.78%
Shoplifting3244.78-27.27%
Public order2422.7426.32%
Other theft2017.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.21114.29%
Burglary1510.66150.00%
Drugs1210.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.53-31.25%
Theft from the person117.8237.50%
Possession of weapons67.82100.00%
Robbery64.26500.00%
Other crime44.2633.33%
Vehicle crime42.8433.33%
Bicycle theft22.84100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59139.300.00%
Shoplifting4441.93-12.00%
Public order1931.27-5.00%
Other theft1613.506.67%
Criminal damage and arson1611.3733.33%
Drugs1011.370.00%
Theft from the person87.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour75.69-46.15%
Burglary64.98-50.00%
Other crime34.26200.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.130.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59148.5413.46%
Shoplifting5041.9328.21%
Public order2035.54-20.00%
Other theft1514.2115.38%
Anti-social behaviour1310.66-7.14%
Burglary129.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson128.5350.00%
Drugs108.53-16.67%
Theft from the person77.11250.00%
Vehicle crime54.98150.00%
Possession of weapons33.55-40.00%
Robbery22.13100.00%
Other crime11.42-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52140.72-18.75%
Shoplifting3936.96-22.00%
Public order2527.7213.64%
Burglary2117.77250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.93-6.67%
Other theft139.958.33%
Drugs129.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.530.00%
Possession of weapons55.6966.67%
Other crime43.55-33.33%
Theft from the person22.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Robbery11.42-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64148.54-5.88%
Shoplifting5045.49-24.24%
Public order2235.54-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour1515.6436.36%
Other theft1210.66100.00%
Drugs108.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.11-38.46%
Burglary65.69-40.00%
Other crime64.2620.00%
Theft from the person64.26-33.33%
Robbery54.2625.00%
Possession of weapons33.5550.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68161.33-12.82%
Shoplifting6648.33106.25%
Public order2546.9138.89%
Criminal damage and arson1317.7718.18%
Anti-social behaviour119.2422.22%
Burglary107.8266.67%
Theft from the person97.1128.57%
Other theft66.4020.00%
Drugs64.26-14.29%
Other crime54.26-37.50%
Robbery43.55300.00%
Vehicle crime22.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78132.9141.82%
Shoplifting3255.44-13.51%
Public order1822.74-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson1112.79-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.82200.00%
Other crime86.400.00%
Theft from the person75.69133.33%
Drugs74.98-22.22%
Burglary64.98-66.67%
Other theft54.26-58.33%
Vehicle crime33.55-88.00%
Possession of weapons22.13-33.33%
Robbery11.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55151.38-33.73%
Shoplifting3739.09-5.13%
Public order2626.3013.04%
Vehicle crime2518.482400.00%
Burglary1817.77260.00%
Other theft1212.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson128.530.00%
Drugs98.53-10.00%
Other crime86.4060.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.690.00%
Possession of weapons32.130.00%
Theft from the person32.13-40.00%
Robbery22.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83145.7012.16%
Shoplifting3958.99-2.50%
Public order2327.72-37.84%
Other theft1416.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.9550.00%
Drugs108.5366.67%
Other crime57.1125.00%
Theft from the person53.5566.67%
Burglary53.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons33.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-70.00%
Robbery22.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74146.410.00%
Shoplifting4052.590.00%
Public order3728.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour1026.300.00%
Burglary107.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.110.00%
Other theft75.690.00%
Drugs64.980.00%
Other crime44.260.00%
Theft from the person32.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Robbery22.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 459 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
July 202444
June 202450
May 202439
April 202450
March 202466
February 202432
January 202437
December 202339
November 202340

A total of 745 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202463
July 202459
June 202459
May 202452
April 202464
March 202468
February 202478
January 202455
December 202383
November 202374

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20247
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202411
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202416
June 202415
May 202413
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202416
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 202413
February 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 261 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202419
June 202420
May 202425
April 202422
March 202425
February 202418
January 202426
December 202323
November 202337

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20246
June 202412
May 202421
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 202418
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 202425
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HX1 2LJ 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. Smithy Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Town Hall Street East
    Total11
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Cock Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. George Street
    Total11
    Drugs4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Old Market
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Clare Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Blackwall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Silver Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences10
  • 13. Alexandra Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 14. Carlton Street
    Total7
    Drugs5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bull Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. New Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Portland Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Corn Market
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Water Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St John'S Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hope Hall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Union Street South
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ward'S End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Princess Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Upper George Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Dispensary Walk
    Total2
    Other theft2