EDGE ROAD, WF12 0QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0QA

EDGE ROAD, WF12 0QA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0QA 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 0QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0QA, encompassing approximately 1231 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Green with total crimes: 3
  • Edge Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Doubting Road with total crimes: 1

EDGE ROAD, WF12 0QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.12-42.86%
Other crime26.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.74-6.67%
Possession of weapons311.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44200.00%
Public order22.44-33.33%
Burglary11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.11200.00%
Other crime412.18300.00%
Public order33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25-50.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.25-55.56%
Other theft13.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-87.50%

In February 2024, 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 offences916.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.310.00%
Public order26.50100.00%
Other theft11.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.87-33.33%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.8711.11%
Violence and sexual offences78.12-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.68200.00%
Other crime12.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.49-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour98.12125.00%
Other crime27.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.9923.08%
Anti-social behaviour412.990.00%
Burglary33.250.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences1321.93225.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.56-33.33%
Public order33.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Drugs12.44-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 behaviour612.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.87-42.86%
Drugs23.250.00%
Public order11.62-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences714.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202414
May 202415
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202316
September 202313
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Edge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Doubting Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Edge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albion Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broad Way Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1