VALLEY ROAD, WF12 0JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0JY

VALLEY ROAD, WF12 0JY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0JY 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 0JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0JY, encompassing approximately 1898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0JY 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

VALLEY ROAD, WF12 0JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%

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 offences54.74-44.44%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.06-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour44.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Other crime21.05-33.33%
Public order11.05-80.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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 offences1314.22160.00%
Public order56.85400.00%
Other crime32.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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 offences44.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-91.67%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 behaviour1211.59300.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.3250.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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 offences46.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-76.92%
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.22225.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.69100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.37-33.33%
Other theft32.11-40.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Public order21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.2750.00%
Other theft53.1666.67%
Public order32.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.590.00%
Public order53.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 202412
January 20243
December 202313
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310
September 20236

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 0JY 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. Bullfields Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nixon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Four Lane Ends
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Henley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Glebe Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ludwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1