DEWSBURY ROAD, HX5 9AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HX5 9AR

DEWSBURY ROAD, HX5 9AR, Calderdale has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This HX5 9AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HX5 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 11.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HX5 9AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HX5 9AR, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

HX5 9AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Marys Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

DEWSBURY ROAD, HX5 9AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4416.67%
Shoplifting45.720.00%
Other crime31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-75.00%
Public order21.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.61-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour124.90200.00%
Public order64.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45-33.33%
Shoplifting41.630.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.03500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Public order31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.48-21.74%
Public order37.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-84.21%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.82-85.71%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.109.52%
Anti-social behaviour199.400.00%
Other theft77.7640.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.7590.91%
Shoplifting88.5814.29%
Other theft53.270.00%
Public order32.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-60.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.75-31.25%
Shoplifting74.4975.00%
Public order62.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Other theft52.04-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.0433.33%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.716.67%
Other theft76.54133.33%
Public order42.860.00%
Shoplifting41.63-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Burglary11.23-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.167.14%
Shoplifting76.1375.00%
Burglary52.860.00%
Public order42.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-40.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.8955.56%
Anti-social behaviour55.7266.67%
Drugs42.04300.00%
Shoplifting41.6333.33%
Other theft31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68300.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Public order11.23-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.487.14%
Public order46.13-20.00%
Burglary41.63300.00%
Other theft31.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.120.00%
Public order55.720.00%
Other theft52.040.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202427
June 202418
May 202423
April 202421
March 202411
February 202416
January 202415
December 202314
November 20239
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20241
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20244
June 20243
May 202419
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HX5 9AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Marys Gate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Flower Acre
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosemount Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Langdale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hospital
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Whitwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Caldercroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Heathbury Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Crown Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Old Mill Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1