WF12 0RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0RJ

WF12 0RJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0RJ 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 0RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0RJ, encompassing approximately 3371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 0RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker Road with total crimes: 4
  • Olympia Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Nursery Grove with total crimes: 2

WF12 0RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.015.26%
Public order25.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6046.15%
Public order45.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In June 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 offences136.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.86200.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.12-23.53%
Public order33.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9054.55%
Public order45.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.34-26.67%
Public order33.26-25.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3125.00%
Public order44.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8250.00%
Public order23.560.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.04-52.94%
Drugs22.37100.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.01-19.05%
Public order45.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.79162.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.2366.67%
Public order41.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.710.00%
Public order52.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 202419
June 202413
May 202413
April 202417
March 202411
February 202415
January 202412
December 20238
November 202317
October 202321
September 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parker Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Olympia Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nursery Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. B6117
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pioneer Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Anne'S Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thornhill Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Headfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashfield
    Total1
    Other crime1