LOW ROAD, WF12 0PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0PU

LOW ROAD, WF12 0PU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0PU 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 0PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0PU, encompassing approximately 1522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Doubting Road with total crimes: 2
  • Overthorpe Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Thorn Road with total crimes: 2

LOW ROAD, WF12 0PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.88-33.33%
Public order23.94-33.33%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.82-10.00%
Public order35.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.48-37.50%
Other crime36.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.306.67%
Criminal damage and arson610.51500.00%
Shoplifting53.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.28-25.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.7115.38%
Vehicle crime59.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.280.00%
Public order32.6350.00%
Other crime21.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.1144.44%
Anti-social behaviour48.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Public order21.97100.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.94-69.23%
Other crime22.630.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.4544.44%
Public order48.54300.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Robbery11.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.4528.57%
Anti-social behaviour65.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.940.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.88-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson24.600.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.540.00%
Burglary33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413
March 20249
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
February 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Doubting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Overthorpe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thorn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thorn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Edge Top Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1