SHORT STREET, WF12 8NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8NF

SHORT STREET, WF12 8NF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8NF 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 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8NF, encompassing approximately 3518 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-37.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 3

SHORT STREET, WF12 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.07-37.84%
Criminal damage and arson56.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Public order41.14-33.33%
Other theft31.140.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.4776.19%
Public order610.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71300.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.79-43.24%
Public order85.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.270.00%
Other crime42.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-92.31%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.8842.31%
Anti-social behaviour1310.52550.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.6960.00%
Public order82.27700.00%
Vehicle crime42.27100.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.94-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson57.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-81.82%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.3552.38%
Anti-social behaviour119.09450.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.95-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson35.970.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 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 offences2311.9435.29%
Public order56.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-75.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1710.80-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour84.83-11.11%
Public order52.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-60.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.225.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-70.00%
Other crime20.85-60.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.840.00%
Other crime52.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202437
July 202421
June 202437
May 202426
April 202432
March 202421
February 202423
January 202417
December 202321
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202413
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Chickenley Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Princess Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Syke Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Walnut Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jilling Ing Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Walnut Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1