FRANK CLOSE, WF12 0JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0JR

FRANK CLOSE, WF12 0JR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0JR 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 0JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0JR, encompassing approximately 2036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WF12 0JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Combs with total crimes: 3
  • Walker Green with total crimes: 3
  • The Town with total crimes: 1

FRANK CLOSE, WF12 0JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3712.50%
Other crime24.420.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences810.80-42.86%
Public order43.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8075.00%
Public order36.8850.00%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3514.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-33.33%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In March 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 offences78.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-92.86%

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 behaviour1412.28600.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.88133.33%
Public order33.44200.00%
Robbery11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-84.62%
Drugs10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.7944.44%
Violence and sexual offences66.38-50.00%
Burglary12.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.89125.00%
Other crime34.420.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.70133.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.8866.67%
Public order52.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences88.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.930.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312
September 202314
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 202414
January 20242
December 202313
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20233
August 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Combs
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Walker Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. The Town
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rectory View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Maynes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Henley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Edge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glebe Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1