WF12 8BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BD

WF12 8BD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BD 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 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BD, encompassing approximately 2123 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frances Road with total crimes: 2
  • Syke Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Walker Street with total crimes: 2

WF12 8BD 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.830.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2440.00%
Public order46.59300.00%
Vehicle crime41.88300.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.48-41.18%
Other theft24.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.54112.50%
Public order58.0166.67%
Other crime32.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.01-20.00%
Public order33.770.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-83.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.71500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.06500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.5950.00%
Vehicle crime42.8333.33%
Drugs11.880.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-83.33%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83100.00%
Public order31.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.95-38.46%
Public order53.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-66.67%
Burglary10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.830.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202410
June 202417
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Frances Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Syke Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Walker Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Town Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jilling Ing Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1