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

Overview of Crime in WF12 0EW

EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0EW 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 0EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0EW, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Green with total crimes: 5
  • Edge Top Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grange View with total crimes: 2

EDGE AVENUE, WF12 0EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1311.760.00%
Public order46.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime10.98-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.76-38.10%
Other crime46.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.0240.00%
Public order710.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.43500.00%
Shoplifting52.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.67-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour57.35150.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Other crime21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2288.89%
Criminal damage and arson38.330.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Public order20.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2728.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.29-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.430.00%
Other crime32.940.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.78-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson45.88100.00%
Public order31.96200.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.7344.44%
Anti-social behaviour66.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 offences912.24-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.92200.00%
Public order21.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.6325.00%
Public order49.800.00%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-66.67%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.920.00%
Public order42.940.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202421
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 20239
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Edge Top Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grange View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turnip Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Doubting Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Denby View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Castle Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nook Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1