WF12 7JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 7JB

WF12 7JB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This WF12 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 7JB, encompassing approximately 392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 7JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodkirk Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hey Beck Lane with total crimes: 1

WF12 7JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.75100.00%
Vehicle crime15.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Public order12.550.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft217.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Public order12.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.7533.33%
Drugs110.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.4950.00%
Other theft27.65100.00%
Burglary25.100.00%
Public order15.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Robbery12.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson15.100.00%
Public order12.550.00%
Other crime12.550.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Shoplifting12.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.650.00%
Other theft12.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences633.14100.00%
Other theft315.300.00%
Public order27.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime37.65200.00%
Public order17.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.95400.00%
Other theft212.75100.00%
Vehicle crime15.100.00%
Burglary12.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%
Drugs12.550.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Robbery12.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences530.5966.67%
Other crime312.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.650.00%
Drugs12.550.00%
Public order12.550.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences320.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.650.00%
Other crime15.100.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour215.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.100.00%
Drugs15.100.00%
Public order12.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodkirk Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hey Beck Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1