TOWN GREEN, WF12 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BW

TOWN GREEN, WF12 8BW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BW, encompassing approximately 1698 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF12 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Becks Court with total crimes: 2

TOWN GREEN, WF12 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.7871.43%
Public order37.07200.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.24-36.36%
Other theft14.120.00%
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 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7883.33%
Public order56.4866.67%
Other crime32.94200.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.24-25.00%
Public order33.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7860.00%
Vehicle crime44.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-25.00%
Drugs11.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.360.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.07-33.33%
Public order22.36-50.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.42-50.00%
Public order43.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-50.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
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 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6071.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In September 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 offences79.420.00%
Public order44.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
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
January 20241
December 20231
September 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Becks Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Middle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chatsworth Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Headland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1