WATKINSON ROAD, HX2 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX2 9DB

WATKINSON ROAD, HX2 9DB, Calderdale has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.53 per 1,000 population. This HX2 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX2 9DB, encompassing approximately 1153 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HX2 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathy Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Moorside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Watkinson Avenue with total crimes: 3

WATKINSON ROAD, HX2 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.539.09%
Other crime710.40600.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.070.00%
Public order22.60-33.33%
Burglary11.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.47-26.67%
Public order39.530.00%
Burglary22.60-50.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.4036.36%
Burglary413.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Other theft12.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.67-15.38%
Public order39.530.00%
Vehicle crime32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.06550.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.27125.00%
Burglary47.800.00%
Public order33.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.87-33.33%
Burglary43.470.00%
Public order23.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-60.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.200.00%
Possession of weapons24.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.73-50.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.87-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.27-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour78.6740.00%
Other theft46.07300.00%
Burglary33.470.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.73-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.4083.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.330.00%
Vehicle crime34.33200.00%
Other crime12.600.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Public order10.870.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary718.20250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.07-45.45%
Other theft35.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.73-75.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.470.00%
Vehicle crime49.530.00%
Burglary23.470.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202413
April 20242
March 202416
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20245

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HX2 9DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathy Avenue
    Total13
    Other crime5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Moorside Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Watkinson Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Heathy Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Brickfield Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Beechwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Livingstone Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Beechwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1