LEEDS ROAD, WF12 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 7HJ

LEEDS ROAD, WF12 7HJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This WF12 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 7HJ, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 7HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mardale Road with total crimes: 3
  • White Cross Road with total crimes: 2
  • Highdale with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF12 7HJ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9350.00%
Vehicle crime42.11300.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1733.33%
Burglary11.410.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 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 behaviour66.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11300.00%
Other theft41.41300.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.98200.00%
Other theft65.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In March 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 offences57.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-90.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-60.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-16.67%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9320.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.290.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 202410
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 7HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mardale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. White Cross Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hawk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Crown Flatt Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Matterdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glenlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1