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

Overview of Crime in WF12 0EN

EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0EN 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 0EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0EN, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF12 0EN 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
  • Edge Top Road with total crimes: 3

EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1613.07-27.27%
Other crime47.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.8829.41%
Public order79.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.15500.00%
Shoplifting62.70500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.70-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 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 offences1716.67-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour57.66150.00%
Public order42.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Other crime21.80-33.33%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5263.64%
Public order48.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4237.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.25300.00%
Public order41.80100.00%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.06-50.00%
Other crime33.600.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson47.21100.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.11-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.15-33.33%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.17-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour84.06166.67%
Public order33.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.4810.00%
Other theft59.9166.67%
Burglary42.250.00%
Public order41.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-88.89%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson99.01350.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0650.00%
Public order52.70400.00%
Other theft32.2550.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Drugs10.90-66.67%

In August 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 offences1212.62-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour45.41100.00%
Drugs31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.720.00%
Public order37.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202422
May 202417
April 202418
March 202411
February 20248
January 202416
December 202318
November 20239
October 202322
September 202320
August 202312
July 202317

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20239
August 20232

A total of 12 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 0EN 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. Edge Top Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Walker Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cross Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Edge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Doubting Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Town
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nook Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Maynes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Henley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Edge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1