EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0BH

EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 0BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0BH, encompassing approximately 1996 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Mountain Road with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4

EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.0363.64%
Criminal damage and arson39.0150.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences119.52-15.38%
Public order35.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.02-51.85%
Other crime36.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-81.82%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.50-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.048.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.520.00%
Public order55.5125.00%
Shoplifting52.500.00%
Other theft32.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.0313.64%
Public order412.5233.33%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.5369.23%
Criminal damage and arson311.020.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-57.14%
Drugs11.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.52160.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.5116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.5150.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.00-64.29%
Other crime22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0216.67%
Public order47.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.029.09%
Anti-social behaviour36.01200.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences119.52-31.25%
Public order35.51-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.530.00%
Public order78.01133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.51-16.67%
Drugs12.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.000.00%
Public order32.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202413
June 202427
May 202425
April 202422
March 202413
February 20245
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Mountain Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Edge Top Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1