SYKE GROVE, WF12 8EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8EY

SYKE GROVE, WF12 8EY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8EY 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 8EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8EY, encompassing approximately 3337 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF12 8EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 5

SYKE GROVE, WF12 8EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.889.52%
Public order76.89250.00%
Other theft52.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.795.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.29-20.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Public order20.60-66.67%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1817.65%
Public order65.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8066.67%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.38-45.16%
Vehicle crime85.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.400.00%
Shoplifting61.80500.00%
Public order41.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Other theft10.90-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.7840.91%
Other theft69.29500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80200.00%
Public order51.8066.67%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9946.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.59100.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3936.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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 offences117.79-45.00%
Other theft53.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0933.33%
Vehicle crime45.9933.33%
Other crime31.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.69-44.44%
Public order64.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60-66.67%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.188.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.00300.00%
Other theft62.40-14.29%
Public order51.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-25.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.780.00%
Public order107.490.00%
Other theft73.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202421
June 202420
May 202417
April 202431
March 202422
February 202415
January 202411
December 202320
November 202315
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 8EY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Commercial Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Syke Ing Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 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. Huddleston Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Syke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bywell Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Bywell Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Ripon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. York Road
    Total1
    Other crime1