MIDDLE ROAD, WF12 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BT

MIDDLE ROAD, WF12 8BT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.89 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BT, encompassing approximately 1706 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Park Street with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Goods Lane with total crimes: 2

MIDDLE ROAD, WF12 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.8925.00%
Other theft18.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8971.43%
Public order57.0366.67%
Other crime32.93200.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.31-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.10-40.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-60.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.93-25.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.34300.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.860.00%
Burglary12.340.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.20400.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5557.14%
Public order26.45-50.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 offences710.55-50.00%
Public order44.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-50.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.200.00%
Shoplifting12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.86100.00%
Public order42.340.00%
Robbery12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Robbery11.170.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1010.550.00%
Other theft25.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314
September 202310
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Goods Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Walker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Headland Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Regal Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frances Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. New Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. The Paddock
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Craig-Y-Don
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Laithes Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1