WF12 7NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 7NU

WF12 7NU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This WF12 7NU 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 7NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 7NU, encompassing approximately 2538 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF12 7NU area, explore the WF12 7NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 7NU 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

WF12 7NU 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.91100.00%
Vehicle crime32.36200.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-66.67%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 behaviour67.88500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36100.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.9150.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0383.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.33150.00%
Shoplifting31.97200.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime99.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.73-14.29%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 7NU 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. Ullswater Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Matterdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Glenlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1