SYKE INGS CLOSE, WF12 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8HF

SYKE INGS CLOSE, WF12 8HF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.16 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8HF, encompassing approximately 3647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WF12 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

SYKE INGS CLOSE, WF12 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson86.5814.29%
Public order52.19-37.50%
Other crime51.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.2917.86%
Anti-social behaviour149.05600.00%
Public order83.84700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.71-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson77.68250.00%
Vehicle crime51.92400.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-83.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.8155.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.501100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29-33.33%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.05-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.48-25.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.524.76%
Public order56.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.76-50.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.7910.53%
Anti-social behaviour125.761100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.29-40.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.69-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.21-37.50%
Burglary41.37300.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other crime20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.2730.43%
Anti-social behaviour98.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4733.33%
Other crime52.19400.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Public order20.82-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.53-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.3180.00%
Public order82.4714.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.19-14.29%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9838.89%
Public order76.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-37.50%
Other crime31.3750.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.190.00%
Public order71.920.00%
Vehicle crime61.920.00%
Burglary61.650.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202433
May 202428
April 202431
March 202420
February 202422
January 202421
December 202321
November 202319
October 202330
September 202323
August 202325
July 202318

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20231
October 20239
September 20239
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
July 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chickenley Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Laurels
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bank Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Water Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Princess Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Syke Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Syke Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jilling Ing Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Boldgrove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Pavilion Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1