SYKE ROAD, WF12 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8HL

SYKE ROAD, WF12 8HL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8HL, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF12 8HL 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 ROAD, WF12 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.8714.29%
Public order77.18250.00%
Other theft52.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.280.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Public order20.60-71.43%
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 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.0723.53%
Public order76.2875.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0966.67%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.87-46.88%
Vehicle crime75.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-50.00%
Public order41.20-20.00%
Shoplifting41.20300.00%
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 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.3645.45%
Anti-social behaviour89.58300.00%
Other theft62.39500.00%
Public order51.8066.67%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.3729.41%
Criminal damage and arson56.5866.67%
Public order31.5050.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6830.77%
Criminal damage and arson35.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Public order20.60-33.33%
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 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.38-38.10%
Other theft53.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
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 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.0740.00%
Vehicle crime46.2833.33%
Other crime31.2050.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.37-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.49-28.57%
Public order51.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60-66.67%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-88.89%
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 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.36-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour97.18125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.69133.33%
Other theft62.09-14.29%
Public order51.80-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.460.00%
Public order97.780.00%
Other theft72.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
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 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239
September 20234

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 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202421
June 202421
May 202417
April 202432
March 202422
February 202417
January 202413
December 202321
November 202315
October 202324
September 202326

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
November 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 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 8HL 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. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Syke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bywell Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Ripon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. York Road
    Total1
    Other crime1