MOUNTAIN ROAD, WF12 0BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0BS

MOUNTAIN ROAD, WF12 0BS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0BS 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 0BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0BS, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0BS 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
  • Turnip Lane with total crimes: 2

MOUNTAIN ROAD, WF12 0BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.55-23.08%
Public order44.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.99-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour55.29400.00%
Other crime32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Public order10.41-85.71%
Burglary10.410.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.798.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.990.00%
Public order74.07133.33%
Shoplifting62.85500.00%
Other theft32.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.28-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour410.18300.00%
Public order31.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.6585.71%
Public order410.58-33.33%
Other crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.84133.33%
Public order65.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.04200.00%
Shoplifting31.22200.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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 behaviour610.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.44-40.00%
Other crime32.440.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.33-28.57%
Public order34.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.147.69%
Burglary25.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Public order10.81-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.36-27.78%
Public order45.29-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.0612.50%
Public order77.33133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Other theft41.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-57.14%
Burglary11.220.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 202427
May 202425
April 202426
March 202414
February 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20243

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0BS 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. Turnip Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mountain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Overthorpe Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Castle Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Town
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nook Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maynes Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1