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

Overview of Crime in WF12 0HQ

SMITHY PARADE, WF12 0HQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0HQ 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 0HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0HQ, encompassing approximately 1484 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithy Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Smithy Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Nixon Close with total crimes: 1

SMITHY PARADE, WF12 0HQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

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 offences55.39-37.50%
Possession of weapons13.370.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 offences810.10-42.86%
Other crime25.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order10.67-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

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 offences1420.21133.33%
Public order59.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%
Other crime32.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

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 offences67.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%

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 offences45.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.08200.00%
Public order24.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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 behaviour35.39-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-33.33%
Other theft11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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 behaviour1414.82250.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.43-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Other theft11.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.1818.18%
Other theft48.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-33.33%
Other crime32.69200.00%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%

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 offences1120.2157.14%
Anti-social behaviour67.41100.00%
Other theft54.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Public order22.02-33.33%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

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 offences714.140.00%
Public order34.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 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 0HQ postcode area is presented below.

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