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

Overview of Crime in WF12 0BQ

EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0BQ, encompassing approximately 2141 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Edge Top Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grange View with total crimes: 2

EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.81-7.69%
Public order45.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 offences1311.21-51.85%
Other crime36.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-80.00%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.158.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.610.00%
Public order56.0725.00%
Shoplifting52.330.00%
Other theft32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

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 offences2518.684.17%
Public order411.6733.33%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Other crime11.870.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.2884.62%
Criminal damage and arson411.2133.33%
Public order31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-57.14%
Other crime11.400.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 offences1314.01116.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.2750.00%
Public order31.4050.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.80-60.00%
Other crime32.800.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1510.740.00%
Public order47.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7436.36%
Anti-social behaviour37.00200.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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 offences118.87-47.62%
Public order35.14-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.0123.53%
Public order79.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.27-28.57%
Other theft32.330.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.270.00%
Public order32.330.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 202427
May 202425
April 202424
March 202413
February 20246
January 202415
December 202315
November 202311
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
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 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 202413
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Edge Top Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grange View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Turnip Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mountain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Castle Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nook Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1