WF12 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BU

WF12 8BU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BU, encompassing approximately 1642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Goods Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Walker Street with total crimes: 2

WF12 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.96-8.33%
Other theft16.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.61-80.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 offences1213.3971.43%
Public order57.3066.67%
Other crime33.04200.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 offences711.56-12.50%
Public order34.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-60.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 offences814.0033.33%
Vehicle crime54.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.04-25.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences610.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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 offences46.090.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 behaviour47.30300.00%
Vehicle crime32.430.00%
Theft from the person11.830.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3542.86%
Public order26.09-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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 offences710.96-50.00%
Public order44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-50.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 offences1412.7875.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.5233.33%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9633.33%
Public order44.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4350.00%
Robbery11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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 offences67.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.350.00%
Other theft25.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314
September 20238
August 20236
July 20239

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 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20241
January 20241
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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
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 8BU postcode area is presented below.

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