RAILWAY STREET, WF12 8EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8EQ

RAILWAY STREET, WF12 8EQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.04 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8EQ, encompassing approximately 894 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)

WF12 8EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 17
  • Westgate with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

RAILWAY STREET, WF12 8EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25114.04-26.47%
Public order1727.95-37.04%
Shoplifting1719.01-37.04%
Other theft919.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.94-11.11%
Burglary68.94-53.85%
Other crime56.710.00%
Drugs45.590.00%
Robbery24.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.24-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34158.76-8.11%
Public order2738.01200.00%
Shoplifting2730.1980.00%
Burglary1330.1985.71%
Anti-social behaviour914.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson810.06-11.11%
Other crime58.9425.00%
Robbery45.5933.33%
Drugs44.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime34.4750.00%
Other theft33.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.350.00%
Theft from the person22.240.00%
Bicycle theft12.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37118.51-2.63%
Shoplifting1541.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour1116.7757.14%
Public order912.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.0628.57%
Burglary710.0616.67%
Drugs57.830.00%
Other theft45.59-33.33%
Other crime44.4733.33%
Robbery34.47200.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38129.690.00%
Shoplifting2142.49-56.25%
Public order1823.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson720.13-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour77.83-46.15%
Other theft67.8350.00%
Burglary66.7120.00%
Theft from the person46.71-20.00%
Other crime34.470.00%
Possession of weapons23.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Robbery12.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.12-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48168.83380.00%
Violence and sexual offences3853.6758.33%
Public order1842.4928.57%
Anti-social behaviour1320.1330.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.5360.00%
Burglary58.9425.00%
Theft from the person55.59-37.50%
Drugs45.59100.00%
Other theft44.47-20.00%
Bicycle theft34.470.00%
Possession of weapons23.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.24-60.00%
Robbery12.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24105.10-14.29%
Public order1426.83-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1015.65-16.67%
Shoplifting1011.18-65.52%
Theft from the person811.18166.67%
Vehicle crime58.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.59-50.00%
Other theft55.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons45.59300.00%
Burglary44.47100.00%
Other crime24.47100.00%
Drugs22.24-71.43%
Robbery12.24-83.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29143.1120.83%
Violence and sexual offences2832.427.69%
Public order1631.3114.29%
Anti-social behaviour1217.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson1013.42100.00%
Other theft1011.1842.86%
Drugs711.1816.67%
Robbery67.830.00%
Vehicle crime36.710.00%
Theft from the person33.35-50.00%
Burglary23.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.24-66.67%
Other crime11.12-50.00%

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 offences26117.40-27.78%
Shoplifting2429.0771.43%
Public order1426.837.69%
Anti-social behaviour915.6512.50%
Other theft710.060.00%
Drugs67.83100.00%
Theft from the person66.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.7166.67%
Burglary35.5950.00%
Possession of weapons33.35200.00%
Other crime23.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36108.455.88%
Shoplifting1440.25-6.67%
Public order1315.65-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour814.53-11.11%
Other theft78.94-36.36%
Theft from the person67.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.71-50.00%
Drugs33.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Other crime22.240.00%
Burglary22.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34121.879.68%
Public order1638.016.67%
Shoplifting1517.89-21.05%
Other theft1116.77175.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.06-25.00%
Theft from the person56.71-16.67%
Drugs45.59100.00%
Burglary34.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime23.35100.00%
Other crime22.24100.00%
Robbery12.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31124.10-3.12%
Shoplifting1934.665.56%
Public order1521.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1216.7750.00%
Burglary913.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.060.00%
Theft from the person68.94-25.00%
Other theft46.71-20.00%
Drugs24.47100.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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 offences32121.870.00%
Public order1835.780.00%
Shoplifting1820.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.940.00%
Theft from the person88.940.00%
Burglary68.940.00%
Other theft56.710.00%
Vehicle crime45.590.00%
Robbery14.470.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202437
June 202438
May 202438
April 202424
March 202428
February 202426
January 202436
December 202334
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
July 20249
June 202418
May 202418
April 202414
March 202416
February 202414
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
July 202415
June 202421
May 202448
April 202410
March 202429
February 202424
January 202414
December 202315
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 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 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldams Road
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westgate
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Corporation Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. School Street
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Daisy Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Westgate Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Market Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rishworth Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. South Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Railway Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grosvenor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dewsbury Ring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Croft Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Highgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rishworth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Highgate Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1