SMITHY PARADE, WF12 0HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0HG

SMITHY PARADE, WF12 0HG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0HG 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 0HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0HG, encompassing approximately 1690 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithy Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Edge Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Smithy Parade with total crimes: 2

SMITHY PARADE, WF12 0HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.10-37.50%
Public order32.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.51-11.11%
Possession of weapons14.730.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.83-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Other crime21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5685.71%
Public order57.690.00%
Other crime32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%

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 offences45.32-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-92.86%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.79366.67%
Violence and sexual offences78.2875.00%
Public order24.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.19250.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.28-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson22.96100.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft11.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.97-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour47.69-33.33%
Other theft32.37-50.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Public order21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-75.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.46100.00%
Other theft63.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.55100.00%
Public order32.37-25.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.600.00%
Public order44.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 202414
January 20243
December 202314
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 202313
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Smithy Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edge Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Smithy Parade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nixon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Four Lane Ends
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glebe Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ludwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1