PRINCESS LANE, WF12 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8HJ

PRINCESS LANE, WF12 8HJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3325 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 3

PRINCESS LANE, WF12 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.93-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour46.62300.00%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Other theft41.20-33.33%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Public order10.60-85.71%

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 offences2313.23-8.00%
Public order76.9275.00%
Other theft62.10200.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.23-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson67.52-14.29%
Public order41.80-50.00%
Other crime31.2050.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.5480.00%
Public order88.12166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.410.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.93-48.28%
Vehicle crime74.51600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.10250.00%
Shoplifting42.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-57.14%
Public order30.900.00%
Other theft20.90-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.3352.63%
Anti-social behaviour78.72600.00%
Other theft62.10500.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.92-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.710.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3253.85%
Public order36.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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 offences137.52-27.78%
Other theft53.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2228.57%
Anti-social behaviour55.410.00%
Other crime31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Public order10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.42-36.36%
Burglary44.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-40.00%
Other theft20.90-66.67%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.620.00%
Other theft62.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202425
June 202427
May 202415
April 202429
March 202419
February 202420
January 202413
December 202318
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 8HJ 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Frances Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princess Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Cross Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jilling Ing Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bywell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1