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

Overview of Crime in WF12 7QB

LEEDS ROAD, WF12 7QB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This WF12 7QB 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 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 7QB, encompassing approximately 3007 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF12 7QB 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
  • Bywell Road with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF12 7QB 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6520.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9925.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences44.32-20.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-16.67%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Public order31.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.30-54.55%
Other crime63.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00500.00%
Vehicle crime32.00-40.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft20.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.96144.44%
Other theft67.32200.00%
Vehicle crime52.00400.00%
Shoplifting31.66200.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime99.31800.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.66100.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6511.11%
Shoplifting33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.98-40.00%
Public order52.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 202422
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 7QB 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. Bywell Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Highdale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hawk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lumley Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. York Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Crown Flatt Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Moor Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor Park Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Matterdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1