OVERTHORPE ROAD, WF12 0RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 0RQ

OVERTHORPE ROAD, WF12 0RQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This WF12 0RQ 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 0RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 0RQ, encompassing approximately 2228 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 0RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Street with total crimes: 4
  • Headfield View with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Grove with total crimes: 4

OVERTHORPE ROAD, WF12 0RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7720.00%
Public order28.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In July 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 offences1510.32114.29%
Public order46.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39-22.22%
Public order23.14-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In May 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 offences97.18-25.00%
Public order34.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8771.43%
Public order35.390.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3916.67%
Public order33.14200.00%
Drugs11.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.83-33.33%
Other theft22.690.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1880.00%
Burglary24.040.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.94-50.00%
Drugs22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.18-28.57%
Public order34.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4275.00%
Public order46.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.420.00%
Public order43.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Headfield View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nursery Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Overthorpe Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Honeysuckle Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park House Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Highfield Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Slaithwaite Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Thornhill Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1