THE PADDOCK, WF12 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8BY

THE PADDOCK, WF12 8BY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.30 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8BY, encompassing approximately 1653 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF12 8BY 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
  • Ossett Lane with total crimes: 2

THE PADDOCK, WF12 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3030.00%
Vehicle crime47.86300.00%
Public order32.42200.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%

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 offences1010.28-33.33%
Other theft26.05100.00%
Public order11.21-80.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.14114.29%
Public order59.0766.67%
Other crime33.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.23-60.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.8150.00%
Drugs11.810.00%

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 arson59.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

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 behaviour68.47100.00%
Vehicle crime43.6333.33%
Drugs12.420.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-80.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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 offences510.88-37.50%
Public order33.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8150.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.09-38.46%
Public order64.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.63-60.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.30116.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.86-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.02100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.230.00%
Public order43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202415
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
October 20232
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 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 5 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8BY 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. Ossett Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Becks Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chatsworth Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Headland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1