SMITHY WALK, WF12 0HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0HH

SMITHY WALK, WF12 0HH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0HH 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 0HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0HH, encompassing approximately 1354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF12 0HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithy Parade with total crimes: 2
  • St Michael'S Close with total crimes: 1
  • Valley Drive with total crimes: 1

SMITHY WALK, WF12 0HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.90-37.50%
Possession of weapons13.690.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.07-42.86%
Other crime25.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order10.74-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.14133.33%
Public order510.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69100.00%
Other crime32.950.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%

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 offences45.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.95100.00%
Public order11.48-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.86150.00%
Public order23.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.90-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.21-33.33%
Other theft11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.24250.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Other theft11.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.199.09%
Other theft48.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.95-33.33%
Other crime32.95200.00%
Public order12.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.1457.14%
Anti-social behaviour68.12100.00%
Other theft54.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6950.00%
Public order22.21-33.33%
Burglary11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.76-22.22%
Public order35.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Drugs11.48-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.81-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour26.640.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%

In July 2023, 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 offences1319.190.00%
Public order59.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311
September 20237
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 202412
January 20243
December 202314
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
March 20241
September 20231
August 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 0HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smithy Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glebe Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Partridge Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ludwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1