DEWSBURY ROAD, WF12 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 7JL

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF12 7JL, Leeds has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 219.04 per 1,000 population. This WF12 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 7JL, encompassing approximately 50 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dewsbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Syke Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Mary'S Close with total crimes: 2

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF12 7JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson279.650.00%
Other theft239.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.830.00%
Public order119.910.00%
Theft from the person119.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.5750.00%
Drugs159.740.00%
Other theft119.91-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3199.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson359.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences259.74100.00%
Robbery139.830.00%
Drugs119.910.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime199.570.00%
Other theft119.910.00%
Shoplifting119.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.910.00%
Public order119.910.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences139.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime119.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2119.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime139.830.00%
Public order119.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4159.31300.00%
Public order179.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.910.00%
Other crime119.910.00%
Vehicle crime119.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary139.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.910.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs159.740.00%
Other theft119.910.00%
Robbery119.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4159.31-33.33%
Other crime379.65200.00%
Public order159.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6219.0450.00%
Other crime1119.480.00%
Other theft119.910.00%
Vehicle crime119.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.910.00%
Public order119.910.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences4139.390.00%
Drugs179.650.00%
Public order119.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dewsbury Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Syke Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1