FRANCES ROAD, WF12 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8JQ

FRANCES ROAD, WF12 8JQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.07 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8JQ 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 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8JQ, encompassing approximately 2985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF12 8JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

FRANCES ROAD, WF12 8JQ 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.0726.32%
Public order88.04300.00%
Other theft52.68400.00%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%

In July 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 offences1910.38-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson36.36-25.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

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 offences2316.08109.09%
Public order57.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Other crime41.34100.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-71.43%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

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 offences1112.73-38.89%
Vehicle crime73.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-50.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.07-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour86.03300.00%
Other theft52.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-57.14%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.0646.15%
Criminal damage and arson76.3675.00%
Public order32.34200.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.71225.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other theft10.67-80.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.0366.67%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.387.69%
Vehicle crime44.6933.33%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Public order31.00-40.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.72-23.53%
Public order54.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.3450.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.67-66.67%
Burglary20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.74-10.53%
Other theft65.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01400.00%
Public order41.67-33.33%
Burglary21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.360.00%
Other theft62.010.00%
Public order62.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202419
June 202423
May 202411
April 202418
March 202419
February 202413
January 20244
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Syke Ing Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Syke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bank View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Syke Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Westfield Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ossett Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Becks Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Huddleston Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Fairfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Middle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Syke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Syke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chatsworth Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Headland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1