OVERTHORPE VILLAS, WF12 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0DB

OVERTHORPE VILLAS, WF12 0DB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0DB 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 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0DB, encompassing approximately 2655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF12 0DB 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
  • Doubting Road with total crimes: 2

OVERTHORPE VILLAS, WF12 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.41-21.43%
Public order44.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Other crime11.13-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1410.54-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour55.27400.00%
Other crime31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.1021.43%
Criminal damage and arson1112.801000.00%
Public order74.14133.33%
Shoplifting62.64500.00%
Other theft32.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.957.69%
Vehicle crime410.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.51300.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 offences2613.5673.33%
Public order49.79-33.33%
Other crime21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.5666.67%
Public order65.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.88300.00%
Shoplifting31.51200.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.390.00%
Public order42.2633.33%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.53-14.29%
Public order34.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 offences147.537.69%
Burglary25.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 offences138.66-31.58%
Public order44.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.0618.75%
Public order87.15166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.010.00%
Other theft41.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-62.50%
Burglary21.13100.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.010.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 202411
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 202434
May 202428
April 202426
March 202415
February 20249
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20232
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0DB 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. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Turnip Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Doubting Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mountain Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Overthorpe Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Castle Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Town
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nook Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maynes Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1