WF12 8EF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 214.78 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8EF 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 8EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8EF, encompassing approximately 665 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 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 214.78 | -15.00% |
| Public order | 27 | 51.07 | 170.00% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 40.55 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 40.55 | 62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 19.53 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 13.52 | -11.11% |
| Other crime | 5 | 12.02 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.51 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 6.01 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.01 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.01 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 177.23 | -2.44% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 60.08 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 22.53 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.02 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 15.02 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 13.52 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 12.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 12.02 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.01 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 7.51 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.51 | -33.33% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 180.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 61.58 | -56.25% |
| Public order | 18 | 31.54 | -18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 27.03 | -46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 12.02 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 6 | 10.51 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.01 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 7.51 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.01 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.50 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 48 | 250.82 | 380.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 72.09 | 57.69% |
| Public order | 22 | 61.58 | 46.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 33.04 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 22.53 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 16.52 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 9.01 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 9.01 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 7.51 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.01 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.51 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 151.70 | -21.21% |
| Public order | 15 | 39.05 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 22.53 | -23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 15.02 | -65.52% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 15.02 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 12.02 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.51 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 9.01 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 9.01 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.00 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.00 | -83.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 204.26 | 22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 49.56 | 20.83% |
| Public order | 17 | 43.56 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 25.53 | 44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 19.53 | 120.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 16.52 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 15.02 | 16.67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 10.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 9.01 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 4.51 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.51 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.00 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.50 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 160.71 | -32.50% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 40.55 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 14 | 36.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 21.03 | -10.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 13.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 12.02 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 9.01 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.01 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 7.51 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.51 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 162.21 | 2.56% |
| Public order | 14 | 60.08 | -17.65% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 21.03 | -6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 21.03 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 15.02 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 12.02 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.01 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.51 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 178.73 | 25.81% |
| Public order | 17 | 58.58 | 6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 25.53 | -21.05% |
| Other theft | 12 | 22.53 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 18.02 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 15.02 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 10.51 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.51 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.00 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 174.23 | -6.06% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 46.56 | 5.56% |
| Public order | 16 | 28.54 | -15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 24.03 | 62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 19.53 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 15.02 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 13.52 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 9.01 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 6.01 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.00 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 177.23 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 19 | 49.56 | -20.83% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 28.54 | 38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 27.03 | 71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 18.02 | -55.56% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 12.02 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 12.02 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.01 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.51 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.01 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.01 | -83.33% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 210.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 24 | 58.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 36.05 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 27.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 19.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 15.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 13.52 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 10.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 9.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 9.01 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 3.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 41 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 31 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8EF 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 | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |