MOUNTAIN CRESCENT, WF12 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0BU

MOUNTAIN CRESCENT, WF12 0BU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0BU, encompassing approximately 2377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0BU 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
  • Mountain Road with total crimes: 2

MOUNTAIN CRESCENT, WF12 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.99-30.77%
Public order33.7950.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.41-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Public order21.26-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.9316.67%
Criminal damage and arson108.830.00%
Shoplifting64.21500.00%
Public order42.52300.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.520.00%
Other theft27.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.6228.57%
Public order47.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.46180.00%
Public order75.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.94200.00%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.05-40.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.89-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour24.21100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.25-26.67%
Public order54.63-37.50%
Burglary12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.727.14%
Public order86.3160.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3666.67%
Other theft42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%

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 offences1413.040.00%
Public order55.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 202421
May 202418
April 202418
March 202414
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 202410
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 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 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0BU 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. Mountain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Overthorpe Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Town
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nook Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Maynes Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1