CASTLE CRESCENT, WF12 0EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0EQ

CASTLE CRESCENT, WF12 0EQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0EQ 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 0EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0EQ, encompassing approximately 2196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Castle Mount with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4

CASTLE CRESCENT, WF12 0EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.0363.64%
Criminal damage and arson48.2033.33%
Public order41.820.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.93-15.38%
Public order45.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.93-40.91%
Other crime35.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.02800.00%
Public order64.1050.00%
Shoplifting52.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28-40.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.2110.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.020.00%
Vehicle crime52.280.00%
Public order42.2833.33%
Other crime21.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.2833.33%
Other crime31.820.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7350.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.73-62.50%
Other theft32.7350.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.380.00%
Public order47.29300.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.75128.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.290.00%
Burglary23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.92-65.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.110.00%
Other theft32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202413
June 202422
May 202422
April 202420
March 202412
February 20246
January 202416
December 202316
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
December 20237
October 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 8 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
March 20241
November 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 0EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Castle Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chapel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Edge Top Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1