WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF12 8ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8ES

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF12 8ES, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.98 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8ES 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 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8ES, encompassing approximately 3236 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 8ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Huddleston Court with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF12 8ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.98-9.52%
Other theft55.870.00%
Burglary41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Public order30.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9016.67%
Public order76.49250.00%
Other theft52.16150.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.5666.67%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8123.08%
Public order74.94133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.29-55.17%
Vehicle crime94.02350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.78100.00%
Shoplifting61.85500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85100.00%
Public order31.24-40.00%
Other theft10.93-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.0745.00%
Other theft78.96600.00%
Public order52.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.5153.85%
Criminal damage and arson46.1833.33%
Public order21.240.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7218.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.0250.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.80-35.29%
Other theft53.40150.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.250.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.05-34.62%
Public order65.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.780.00%
Other theft62.160.00%
Public order51.850.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202418
June 202416
May 202413
April 202429
March 202420
February 202413
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Huddleston Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Frances Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Syke Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Syke Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Syke View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bywell Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Cross Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bywell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawk Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. York Road
    Total1
    Other theft1