WALNUT PLACE, WF12 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8NQ

WALNUT PLACE, WF12 8NQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.87 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8NQ, encompassing approximately 3244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF12 8NQ 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 PLACE, WF12 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.87-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson47.40-33.33%
Burglary41.2333.33%
Public order41.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-50.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.4965.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85200.00%
Vehicle crime41.85100.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Public order20.92-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences2013.56-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson86.1614.29%
Public order72.47-12.50%
Other crime42.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-87.50%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1611.10433.33%
Public order84.93700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4775.00%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.95-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson48.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-76.92%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.0361.11%
Anti-social behaviour138.94225.00%
Public order34.010.00%
Other crime30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.55-33.33%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.40-40.00%
Public order51.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.550.00%
Public order53.08150.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2531.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.4711.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.02-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour94.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.77-25.00%
Other crime21.85-60.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.620.00%
Other crime52.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
July 202420
June 202436
May 202427
April 202429
March 202418
February 202424
January 202418
December 202321
November 202316
October 202331

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202416
May 20243
April 202413
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
February 20241
January 20242
December 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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
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 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 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20231
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 8NQ 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. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. School Street
    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