ELSHAM MEADOWS, WF12 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8LP

ELSHAM MEADOWS, WF12 8LP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.43 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8LP, encompassing approximately 2457 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF12 8LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 5
  • Walnut Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Short Street with total crimes: 3

ELSHAM MEADOWS, WF12 8LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4318.75%
Public order47.7333.33%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.99-33.33%
Public order36.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-40.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.31166.67%
Public order59.77400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03400.00%
Other crime32.03200.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.10-10.00%
Public order13.660.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.80266.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.10700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.26-75.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.5133.33%
Vehicle crime43.2633.33%
Drugs11.630.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-83.33%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.44500.00%
Public order32.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.73-56.25%
Public order52.850.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences1612.6177.78%
Anti-social behaviour86.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.26200.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.660.00%
Public order52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202416
June 202424
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 202316
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 202411
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Walnut Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Short Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Syke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ossett Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Becks Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Craig-Y-Don
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frances Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pavilion Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chatsworth Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Headland Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1