THE ORCHARDS, WF12 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BP

THE ORCHARDS, WF12 8BP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BP, encompassing approximately 1834 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Frances Road with total crimes: 2
  • Walker Street with total crimes: 2

THE ORCHARDS, WF12 8BP 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.63-53.85%
Public order23.27-50.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.990.00%
Public order47.09300.00%
Vehicle crime32.18200.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.900.00%
Other theft17.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.54116.67%
Public order57.0966.67%
Other crime32.73200.00%
Vehicle crime11.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 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 offences610.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.27-40.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
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 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.36400.00%
Vehicle crime42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18-25.00%
Drugs11.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.45300.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.910.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.09300.00%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7228.57%
Public order24.91-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.81-46.15%
Public order43.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-50.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 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 8BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Frances Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walker Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cross Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Town Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1