WF12 8EB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.01 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8EB 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 8EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8EB, encompassing approximately 1069 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 86.01 | -10.34% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 24.31 | 240.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 15.89 | 650.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 14.02 | 266.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.28 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.61 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.74 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.87 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.87 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 62.64 | 3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 27.11 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.48 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 6.54 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.67 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 3.74 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.80 | -77.78% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.87 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 70.12 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 26.18 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 9 | 14.02 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 8.41 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.67 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.74 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.80 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.87 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 94.42 | 600.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 32.72 | 73.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 24.31 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 9.35 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 5 | 6.54 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.67 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.74 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.80 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.87 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 55.16 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 9 | 14.02 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 8.41 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.67 | -78.26% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.67 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.67 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.67 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.74 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.74 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.87 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 79.46 | 21.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 21.50 | 6.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 14.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.41 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.48 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 6.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.67 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.74 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.74 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 19 | 66.38 | 72.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 17.76 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 14.02 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.41 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 6.54 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.67 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.80 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.80 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.87 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 49.55 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 14.02 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 10.28 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 5.61 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 4.67 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.74 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.80 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.80 | -70.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.80 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.93 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 63.57 | 31.58% |
| Public order | 10 | 23.37 | 11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 9.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.41 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.67 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.74 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 3.74 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.80 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.87 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 59.83 | -9.52% |
| Public order | 9 | 17.76 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 8.41 | -18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.41 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 6.54 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 5.61 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.74 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.74 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 59.83 | -8.70% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 19.63 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 10 | 10.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 9.35 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.67 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.67 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.80 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.80 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.87 | -80.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 71.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 21.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 9.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 7.48 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 6.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.67 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8EB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |