OVERTHORPE AVENUE, WF12 0DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0DU

OVERTHORPE AVENUE, WF12 0DU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0DU 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 0DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0DU, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Overthorpe Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Thorn Road with total crimes: 2

OVERTHORPE AVENUE, WF12 0DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1413.5255.56%
Public order38.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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 offences910.45-18.18%
Public order35.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.52-26.67%
Other crime36.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.51-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson69.220.00%
Shoplifting53.690.00%
Public order43.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.590.00%
Vehicle crime49.830.00%
Public order32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Other crime11.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.14400.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.69100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.760.00%
Other crime22.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-80.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In January 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 offences1011.0642.86%
Public order46.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.300.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.690.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202410
February 20242
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
December 20233
October 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
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edge Top Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1