WF12 8EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8EE

WF12 8EE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 318.27 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8EE 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 8EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8EE, encompassing approximately 449 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF12 8EE area, explore the WF12 8EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)

WF12 8EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate with total crimes: 20
  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WF12 8EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33318.27-23.26%
Public order2773.45200.00%
Shoplifting2760.0980.00%
Burglary1360.0985.71%
Anti-social behaviour928.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.03-11.11%
Other crime617.810.00%
Other theft413.35-20.00%
Robbery48.9033.33%
Drugs48.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime38.9050.00%
Possession of weapons26.680.00%
Theft from the person24.450.00%
Bicycle theft14.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43264.857.50%
Shoplifting1595.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour1233.3833.33%
Public order926.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson920.0350.00%
Drugs820.030.00%
Burglary717.8116.67%
Other crime615.58100.00%
Other theft513.35-16.67%
Robbery311.13200.00%
Vehicle crime26.68-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40267.08-2.44%
Shoplifting2189.03-56.25%
Public order1846.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour940.06-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson620.03-45.45%
Other theft613.3550.00%
Burglary613.3520.00%
Theft from the person413.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime38.900.00%
Other crime36.680.00%
Possession of weapons26.680.00%
Robbery14.450.00%
Bicycle theft12.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48365.00380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41106.8357.69%
Public order2191.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1346.7430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1128.9357.14%
Drugs624.48200.00%
Theft from the person613.35-25.00%
Burglary513.3525.00%
Other theft411.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime38.90-57.14%
Bicycle theft36.680.00%
Possession of weapons26.68-60.00%
Robbery14.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26235.92-18.75%
Public order1457.87-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour1031.16-23.08%
Shoplifting1022.26-65.52%
Other theft822.26-27.27%
Theft from the person817.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson717.81-36.36%
Vehicle crime715.5875.00%
Possession of weapons515.58400.00%
Other crime411.13300.00%
Burglary48.90100.00%
Drugs28.90-66.67%
Robbery14.45-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32300.4623.08%
Shoplifting2971.2220.83%
Public order1764.5421.43%
Anti-social behaviour1337.8444.44%
Other theft1128.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson1124.48120.00%
Drugs624.480.00%
Robbery513.350.00%
Vehicle crime411.130.00%
Theft from the person38.90-50.00%
Burglary26.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.45-66.67%
Other crime12.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26233.69-29.73%
Shoplifting2457.8771.43%
Public order1453.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour931.16-10.00%
Other theft720.03-12.50%
Drugs615.5850.00%
Theft from the person613.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson513.35150.00%
Burglary311.1350.00%
Possession of weapons36.68200.00%
Other crime26.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37231.47-7.50%
Public order1482.35-17.65%
Shoplifting1431.16-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1031.160.00%
Other theft822.26-27.27%
Theft from the person717.8140.00%
Drugs415.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson28.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime24.45100.00%
Other crime24.450.00%
Burglary24.45-33.33%
Robbery14.450.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40260.4033.33%
Public order1789.036.25%
Shoplifting1537.84-21.05%
Other theft1133.38175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1024.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson822.26-11.11%
Theft from the person517.81-16.67%
Drugs311.130.00%
Burglary36.68-66.67%
Other crime26.68100.00%
Vehicle crime14.45-50.00%
Robbery12.230.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30251.50-6.25%
Shoplifting1966.7711.76%
Public order1642.29-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour1235.6150.00%
Burglary926.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson920.03-25.00%
Theft from the person620.03-25.00%
Other theft413.35-33.33%
Drugs38.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime26.68-50.00%
Other crime14.450.00%
Robbery12.230.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32258.17-28.89%
Public order1871.22-25.00%
Shoplifting1740.0630.77%
Criminal damage and arson1237.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour826.71-55.56%
Theft from the person817.8133.33%
Other theft617.8150.00%
Burglary613.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime413.35300.00%
Drugs48.90-55.56%
Robbery18.90-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45327.170.00%
Public order24100.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1853.420.00%
Shoplifting1340.060.00%
Drugs928.930.00%
Burglary920.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.030.00%
Theft from the person617.810.00%
Robbery613.350.00%
Other theft413.350.00%
Other crime28.900.00%
Vehicle crime14.450.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202443
June 202440
May 202441
April 202426
March 202432
February 202426
January 202437
December 202340
November 202330
October 202332
September 202345

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20249
June 202418
May 202421
April 202414
March 202417
February 202414
January 202414
December 202317
November 202316
October 202318
September 202324

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202415
June 202421
May 202448
April 202410
March 202429
February 202424
January 202414
December 202315
November 202319
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Westgate
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Aldams Road
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order7
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. School Street
    Total11
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Daisy Hill
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Westgate Terrace
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Railway Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Branch Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bond Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Upper Camroyd Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Rishworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goods Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Battye Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Croft Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dewsbury Bus Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Back Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Oates Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pennine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1