HIGH STREET, WF12 0PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0PS

HIGH STREET, WF12 0PS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 0PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0PS, encompassing approximately 1859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WF12 0PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Mount with total crimes: 4
  • Doubting Road with total crimes: 2
  • Overthorpe Avenue with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, WF12 0PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.07-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson25.38-33.33%
Public order11.08-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.83-15.38%
Public order45.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Other crime11.08-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.83-18.75%
Other crime36.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-20.00%
Public order42.1533.33%
Possession of weapons32.150.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.60-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour56.45150.00%
Vehicle crime42.690.00%
Public order32.1550.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.45183.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order21.08100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.30-38.46%
Other crime34.300.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.29-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson36.9950.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.5255.56%
Anti-social behaviour77.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.760.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.840.00%
Public order24.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 202417
March 20246
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Mount
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Walker Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edge View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1