FOREST GROVE, HX2 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX2 8AU

FOREST GROVE, HX2 8AU, Calderdale has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.53 per 1,000 population. This HX2 8AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HX2 postcode area, which has experienced 385 crimes and a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HX2 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX2 8AU, encompassing approximately 1766 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

HX2 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Forest Green with total crimes: 5
  • Pippin Court with total crimes: 5

FOREST GROVE, HX2 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.5361.54%
Other theft911.8928.57%
Anti-social behaviour55.09400.00%
Shoplifting52.83400.00%
Drugs42.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26100.00%
Vehicle crime32.26-25.00%
Public order31.70-66.67%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.21-18.75%
Public order97.36200.00%
Other theft75.09-36.36%
Vehicle crime43.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-71.43%
Other crime21.13-33.33%
Burglary11.13-80.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.0014.29%
Other theft119.0622.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.23600.00%
Burglary53.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.83-33.33%
Public order32.26-50.00%
Other crime31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Drugs11.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.61-44.00%
Other theft97.93-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.09100.00%
Public order63.40200.00%
Burglary33.40-25.00%
Drugs31.7050.00%
Possession of weapons21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2532.8331.58%
Other theft1114.150.00%
Shoplifting66.23100.00%
Burglary43.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.440.00%
Other theft1110.7622.22%
Criminal damage and arson66.23-14.29%
Public order43.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-66.67%
Shoplifting31.7050.00%
Other crime21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.76125.00%
Other theft95.09-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson75.09600.00%
Vehicle crime23.96-33.33%
Public order21.13-33.33%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.1726.67%
Other theft1410.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.93100.00%
Public order32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.70-40.00%
Other crime21.70-50.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-90.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.30-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson108.49100.00%
Vehicle crime55.6625.00%
Shoplifting52.83400.00%
Other crime42.830.00%
Other theft42.26-50.00%
Public order22.26-75.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.704.55%
Public order813.020.00%
Other theft84.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.53150.00%
Vehicle crime42.83-42.86%
Burglary22.260.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.8710.00%
Public order812.4514.29%
Vehicle crime74.53250.00%
Other theft63.96-40.00%
Shoplifting33.40-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-50.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2035.660.00%
Other theft1011.320.00%
Shoplifting85.660.00%
Public order74.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Other crime32.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Robbery11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202416
June 202414
May 202425
April 202419
March 202419
February 202419
January 202415
December 202323
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 202414
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HX2 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
  • 2. Forest Green
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pippin Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cumberland Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Moorside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Athol Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Holly Park Way
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Blackburn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Hopkinson Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Enderby Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Athol Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rugby Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rugby Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Beaumont Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Club Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Chapel Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nursery Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rugby Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Beechwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bairstowes Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ashleigh Street
    Total1
    Other theft1