FRANCIS STREET, HX1 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX1 5JN

FRANCIS STREET, HX1 5JN, Calderdale has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.79 per 1,000 population. This HX1 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX1 5JN, encompassing approximately 5396 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

HX1 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horne Street with total crimes: 20
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Clapton Avenue with total crimes: 5

FRANCIS STREET, HX1 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.790.00%
Shoplifting216.30110.00%
Drugs93.89125.00%
Public order81.67-42.86%
Other theft61.48100.00%
Vehicle crime51.1166.67%
Other crime50.93150.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-90.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.099.68%
Criminal damage and arson176.3054.55%
Public order143.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.59100.00%
Shoplifting101.8566.67%
Drugs41.85-75.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.12-18.42%
Drugs165.74433.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.9657.14%
Other theft62.04-14.29%
Public order61.1120.00%
Shoplifting61.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-28.57%
Other crime20.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.4531.03%
Other theft77.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.3016.67%
Other crime51.3066.67%
Public order50.93-50.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.907.41%
Public order105.3742.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3020.00%
Other theft61.11-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.11200.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Shoplifting20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.23-50.00%
Other theft75.00250.00%
Public order71.300.00%
Shoplifting51.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.930.00%
Drugs40.93-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.74300.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5414.45116.00%
Drugs710.01600.00%
Public order71.30133.33%
Shoplifting41.30-55.56%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Other crime10.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.93-24.24%
Shoplifting94.6380.00%
Other theft61.6750.00%
Other crime61.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-57.14%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.19-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-80.00%
Drugs10.19-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.64-10.81%
Criminal damage and arson76.1175.00%
Public order71.30-22.22%
Burglary61.300.00%
Drugs61.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1166.67%
Shoplifting50.93-28.57%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.79-7.50%
Public order96.86-30.77%
Shoplifting71.67-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-60.00%
Other crime30.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5650.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.72-20.00%
Shoplifting187.41157.14%
Public order133.3462.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.4166.67%
Other crime61.850.00%
Other theft41.11100.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.37-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.680.00%
Public order89.270.00%
Drugs71.480.00%
Shoplifting71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Burglary51.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202416
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202434
July 202431
June 202438
May 202429
April 202427
March 202454
February 202425
January 202433
December 202337
November 202340
October 202350

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HX1 5JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Horne Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting20
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clapton Avenue
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aked'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. West Grove Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Kismet Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Little Baines Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Francis Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 11. Dombey Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lightowler Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 14. Harvest Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Penn Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bowman Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burlington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Boston Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Conway Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hermon Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Cavendish Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Back Gerrard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grape Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Margaret Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Milton Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Beech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Milner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stansfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Crossley Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Back Cavendish Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1