WALNUT LANE, WF12 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8NJ

WALNUT LANE, WF12 8NJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8NJ, encompassing approximately 3078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8NJ 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

WALNUT LANE, WF12 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.34-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson56.17-16.67%
Burglary31.620.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.95100.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.67-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson85.8514.29%
Public order72.60-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.27-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-90.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.7478.95%
Anti-social behaviour1011.04400.00%
Public order83.25700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.60600.00%
Vehicle crime42.27300.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.74-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour26.17-80.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.59115.38%
Anti-social behaviour109.10400.00%
Public order33.250.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.45-38.10%
Other crime24.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0240.00%
Public order56.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.87-22.22%
Public order52.27150.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.12-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson53.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202418
June 202434
May 202419
April 202428
March 202413
February 202421
January 202415
December 202318
November 202312
October 202326

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20247
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

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 8NJ 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. Princess Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walnut Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jilling Ing Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Walnut Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camilla Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1