WF12 0HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0HF

WF12 0HF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0HF 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 0HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0HF, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF12 0HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Green with total crimes: 3
  • Smithy Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Edge Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF12 0HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.160.00%
Other crime25.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour55.4466.67%
Possession of weapons32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Other crime21.09-50.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.7775.00%
Other crime47.62300.00%
Public order42.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-25.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72300.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.90-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-90.91%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.05450.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.98125.00%
Public order24.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-87.50%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.3260.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.3550.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.95-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour107.6266.67%
Other crime35.440.00%
Public order21.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.7613.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.250.00%
Public order43.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1833.33%
Other theft42.1833.33%
Burglary32.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.1620.00%
Public order53.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.72200.00%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Drugs11.09-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.42-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.44150.00%
Drugs22.720.00%
Public order11.09-80.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.250.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 202314
October 202317
September 202315
August 202310
July 202317

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
July 20241
June 20243
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 202411
January 20242
December 202316
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Smithy Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Edge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Henley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Edge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glebe Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Partridge Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1