AMBERWOOD CHASE, WF12 7PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 7PZ

AMBERWOOD CHASE, WF12 7PZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This WF12 7PZ 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 7PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 7PZ, encompassing approximately 1353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 7PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawk Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bywell Close with total crimes: 1

AMBERWOOD CHASE, WF12 7PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.91200.00%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.6950.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-66.67%
Shoplifting21.480.00%

In April 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 offences68.87100.00%
Other theft34.430.00%
Theft from the person12.220.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson812.56166.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Public order21.480.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.65-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.91-33.33%
Public order42.96300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.43200.00%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.870.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.480.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hawk Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Bywell Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bywell Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1