WALNUT ROAD, WF12 8PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PA

WALNUT ROAD, WF12 8PA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PA, encompassing approximately 2734 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

WF12 8PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 4

WALNUT ROAD, WF12 8PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.46-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson86.95100.00%
Public order72.93-12.50%
Other crime52.56150.00%
Vehicle crime31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-87.50%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour1611.70433.33%
Public order85.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.823.70%
Criminal damage and arson410.24300.00%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-75.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Other crime10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.87200.00%
Public order34.390.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 offences1810.97-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.4619.05%
Anti-social behaviour79.14-30.00%
Public order52.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences2116.09-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour107.680.00%
Public order53.66400.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.7353.33%
Anti-social behaviour108.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.53-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour95.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.29-14.29%
Other crime22.19-60.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.6094.12%
Anti-social behaviour1512.0736.36%
Criminal damage and arson75.4975.00%
Other crime52.56400.00%
Vehicle crime31.83200.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order10.73-83.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.73-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.2257.14%
Public order64.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.19-50.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 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 offences2017.9253.85%
Criminal damage and arson87.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.93-36.36%
Public order62.560.00%
Other theft42.19100.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.750.00%
Public order64.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.190.00%
Burglary52.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other theft20.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202432
May 202428
April 202427
March 202418
February 202425
January 202421
December 202323
November 202315
October 202333
September 202317
August 202320
July 202313

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202416
May 20243
April 202412
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315
September 202311
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chickenley Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Grove Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Water Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Jilling Ing Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cedar Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Walnut Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Boldgrove Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Pavilion Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1