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

Overview of Crime in WF12 8ET

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF12 8ET, Kirklees has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8ET 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 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8ET, encompassing approximately 2823 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF12 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF12 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8138.46%
Public order66.38100.00%
Other theft52.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-60.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.27-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson54.6066.67%
Public order31.77-50.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1712.4054.55%
Public order66.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.52-60.71%
Vehicle crime83.90700.00%
Shoplifting62.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.77400.00%
Public order31.77-40.00%
Other theft21.06-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.36154.55%
Other theft79.92600.00%
Public order52.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.79-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.900.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.79-18.75%
Other theft54.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.670.00%
Other crime21.77100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.96-33.33%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Other theft21.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.7123.53%
Anti-social behaviour97.44125.00%
Other theft63.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.13200.00%
Public order42.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.520.00%
Other theft76.020.00%
Public order52.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202413
June 202417
May 202411
April 202428
March 202411
February 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Syke Ing Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 4. Hawk Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Syke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bank View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Syke Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Westfield Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Syke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bywell Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Bywell Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Ripon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. York Road
    Total1
    Other crime1