CRAIG Y DON, WF12 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BJ

CRAIG Y DON, WF12 8BJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frances Road with total crimes: 2
  • Walker Street with total crimes: 2
  • Craig-Y-Don with total crimes: 2

CRAIG Y DON, WF12 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-64.29%
Theft from the person22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order11.10-75.00%

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 offences1413.7940.00%
Public order47.72300.00%
Vehicle crime42.21300.00%
Burglary22.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

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 offences109.93-37.50%
Other theft25.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.09128.57%
Public order58.8266.67%
Other crime32.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-22.22%
Public order33.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-83.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.96500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Drugs11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.760.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.21-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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 behaviour67.72100.00%
Vehicle crime43.3133.33%
Drugs12.210.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-80.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.93-28.57%
Public order32.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.93-46.15%
Public order53.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-66.67%
Burglary11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences1312.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.310.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

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 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
October 20232

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 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
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 8BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Frances Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walker Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Town Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1