CHAPEL LANE, WF12 0DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0DF

CHAPEL LANE, WF12 0DF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0DF 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 0DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0DF, encompassing approximately 2909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF12 0DF 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
  • Castle Mount with total crimes: 4

CHAPEL LANE, WF12 0DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4035.29%
Criminal damage and arson57.9066.67%
Public order31.72-25.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.680.00%
Public order45.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Other crime11.03-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.34-52.78%
Anti-social behaviour55.84150.00%
Other crime41.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-87.50%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.4024.14%
Criminal damage and arson1212.371100.00%
Public order84.12100.00%
Shoplifting62.75500.00%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.843.57%
Anti-social behaviour59.9766.67%
Public order41.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Other crime21.37-33.33%
Other theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.7864.71%
Criminal damage and arson49.62-20.00%
Public order41.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7554.55%
Public order65.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-37.50%
Other theft31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.68-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.780.00%
Public order42.7533.33%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.90-26.32%
Public order34.81200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0011.76%
Anti-social behaviour76.53-12.50%
Burglary22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.840.00%
Public order42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202417
June 202436
May 202429
April 202428
March 202417
February 202411
January 202414
December 202319
November 202317

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0DF 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. Castle Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Edge Top Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Combs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walker Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1