EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0EJ

EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0EJ 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 0EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0EJ, encompassing approximately 1919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 0EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Green with total crimes: 5
  • Grange View with total crimes: 2
  • Doubting Road with total crimes: 2

EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.25-42.86%
Other crime24.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.67-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.29400.00%
Public order42.6033.33%
Possession of weapons32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.10100.00%
Other crime48.3333.33%
Public order32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Public order11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.210.00%
Other theft24.17100.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences65.21-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-33.33%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.5410.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.21200.00%
Other crime11.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.02-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.21125.00%
Public order24.69-33.33%
Other crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.940.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.290.00%
Other theft42.080.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416
April 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 202321
September 202314

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Grange View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Doubting Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Edge Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Denby View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Henley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1