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

Overview of Crime in WF12 0PS

HIGH STREET, WF12 0PS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.83 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0PS 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 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF12 0PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Green with total crimes: 5
  • Grange View with total crimes: 2
  • Doubting Road with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, WF12 0PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences912.37-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour84.84700.00%
Public order24.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.606.67%
Burglary48.610.00%
Public order42.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.15-80.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.230.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Other theft21.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 202417
March 20246
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Grange View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Turnip Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Doubting Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Edge Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Denby View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Castle Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1