MYRTLE AVENUE, HX2 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX2 8HS

MYRTLE AVENUE, HX2 8HS, Calderdale has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.98 per 1,000 population. This HX2 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX2 8HS, encompassing approximately 2655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

HX2 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 33
  • Cumberland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Myrtle Gardens with total crimes: 4

MYRTLE AVENUE, HX2 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.9821.43%
Shoplifting166.40-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0350.00%
Other theft83.3933.33%
Public order53.01-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-20.00%
Other crime31.5150.00%
Drugs21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2529.004.17%
Violence and sexual offences149.4140.00%
Public order135.27160.00%
Other theft64.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26150.00%
Vehicle crime31.88-25.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2424.8541.18%
Violence and sexual offences109.04-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour83.77-20.00%
Public order53.01-28.57%
Other theft51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime41.88100.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.485.56%
Shoplifting177.15-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour106.40150.00%
Public order73.77-22.22%
Other crime32.64200.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-60.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3130.50106.67%
Violence and sexual offences1811.67200.00%
Public order96.7880.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-20.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Other theft31.51-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.9687.50%
Other theft105.65150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-37.50%
Public order51.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.880.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.52-46.67%
Shoplifting83.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Public order41.510.00%
Other theft41.51-42.86%
Other crime31.51200.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-66.67%
Robbery10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.58-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour156.03650.00%
Other theft75.65250.00%
Vehicle crime62.64100.00%
Public order42.26100.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.78-22.22%
Other crime42.64100.00%
Burglary31.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-62.50%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Other theft20.75-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.1115.38%
Shoplifting125.650.00%
Other theft104.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.77800.00%
Vehicle crime83.39700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.01150.00%
Burglary41.88100.00%
Public order41.5133.33%
Robbery21.510.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.57-35.00%
Shoplifting124.9033.33%
Other theft84.52-11.11%
Public order33.0150.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.530.00%
Other theft96.030.00%
Shoplifting93.390.00%
Vehicle crime63.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 202415
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 202316

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202410
June 202419
May 202418
April 20246
March 202412
February 202416
January 202418
December 202315
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202424
June 202417
May 202431
April 202415
March 20248
February 20242
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total33
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cumberland Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Myrtle Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Furness Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Furness Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Holly Park Way
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Turner Avenue South
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Anvil Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Elms Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Myrtle Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Beaumont Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Furness Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Turner Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Furness Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Broomhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Keighley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Oakwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Beechwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bairstowes Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1