SANDS ROAD, WF12 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8JZ

SANDS ROAD, WF12 8JZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8JZ, encompassing approximately 1157 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Walker Street with total crimes: 2
  • Headland Lane with total crimes: 2

SANDS ROAD, WF12 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.50-40.00%
Public order15.18-75.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.82150.00%
Public order48.6433.33%
Other crime23.45100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.23-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences43.45-42.86%
Public order33.450.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.27600.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.05250.00%
Vehicle crime36.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59100.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.180.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-83.33%
Other theft10.860.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences69.500.00%
Public order35.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.64500.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.590.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.640.00%
Vehicle crime24.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.770.00%
Public order24.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Walker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Headland Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. The Paddock
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Craig-Y-Don
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laithes Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1