HEADLAND LANE, WF12 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8JS

HEADLAND LANE, WF12 8JS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.19 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8JS, encompassing approximately 1667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF12 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Ossett Lane with total crimes: 2

HEADLAND LANE, WF12 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.1933.33%
Vehicle crime47.20300.00%
Public order32.40200.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.19-40.00%
Other theft25.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Public order10.60-80.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.79150.00%
Public order58.9966.67%
Other crime33.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.40-25.00%
Public order33.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.000.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.40-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.20100.00%
Vehicle crime33.60200.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.4050.00%
Public order21.80-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.59-45.45%
Public order43.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-66.67%
Burglary11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9957.14%
Anti-social behaviour66.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.60100.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.200.00%
Public order43.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20249
June 202415
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ossett Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Becks Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Middle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chatsworth Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Headland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1