WALNUT CLOSE, WF12 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8NW

WALNUT CLOSE, WF12 8NW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.72 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8NW 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 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8NW, encompassing approximately 2417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

WF12 8NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pildacre Lane with total crimes: 4

WALNUT CLOSE, WF12 8NW 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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.7246.15%
Burglary47.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.65300.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.41-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.3816.67%
Public order62.9050.00%
Vehicle crime12.48-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-91.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.2386.67%
Anti-social behaviour1211.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.96500.00%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.34-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour36.20-75.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime10.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.6560.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.62200.00%
Other crime34.96200.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.20-33.33%
Public order42.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.009.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.960.00%
Public order43.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4157.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.51-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences73.72-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.90-20.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.2769.23%
Anti-social behaviour139.1062.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.3825.00%
Other crime32.07200.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202413
June 202428
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
February 202415
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

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 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 202412
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 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 8NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walnut Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pildacre Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Walnut Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Short Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Walnut Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ossett Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walnut Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pavilion Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1