WF12 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8JF

WF12 8JF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8JF, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF12 8JF area, explore the WF12 8JF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF12 8JF area, visit the WF12 8JF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF12 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huddleston Court with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 3

WF12 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1510.66-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour35.3350.00%
Other theft31.07-50.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9935.29%
Public order88.17300.00%
Other theft62.84200.00%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%

In July 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 offences1710.66-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson36.04-25.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.70109.09%
Public order58.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Other crime41.42100.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.50-38.89%
Vehicle crime73.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-42.86%
Public order41.42100.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.40250.00%
Other theft52.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-57.14%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.69133.33%
Public order32.49200.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.260.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.8220.00%
Other theft52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-60.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.55150.00%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Public order31.07-40.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.73-25.00%
Public order54.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Other theft21.07-66.67%
Burglary20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-75.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.690.00%
Other theft62.840.00%
Public order42.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.040.00%
Other theft62.840.00%
Public order62.130.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202417
June 202423
May 202411
April 202418
March 202416
February 202412
January 20244
December 202310
November 202312
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

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

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Huddleston Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Syke Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Syke Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Syke View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cross Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Town Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jilling Ing Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1