THORN AVENUE, WF12 0DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0DZ

THORN AVENUE, WF12 0DZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 0DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0DZ, encompassing approximately 1952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF12 0DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Turnip Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 4

THORN AVENUE, WF12 0DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.78-33.33%
Other crime36.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.49-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson89.220.00%
Shoplifting54.100.00%
Public order42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-50.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.420.00%
Public order49.7333.33%
Vehicle crime42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0533.33%
Other crime12.050.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.8890.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.7350.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-50.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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 offences1012.81233.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.1250.00%
Public order33.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.220.00%
Other crime32.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-76.92%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1310.760.00%
Public order46.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1310.7685.71%
Anti-social behaviour36.660.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.8638.46%
Anti-social behaviour59.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-66.67%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.83-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson66.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-42.86%
Public order32.05200.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.9541.67%
Anti-social behaviour78.71250.00%
Drugs43.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.150.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202418
May 202419
April 202419
March 202410
February 20243
January 202413
December 202313
November 20237
October 202318
September 202313
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20241
February 20243
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
December 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Turnip Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ings Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Edge Top Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cross Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nook Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mountain Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1