WALNUT GROVE, WF12 8PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PB

WALNUT GROVE, WF12 8PB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PB 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 8PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PB, encompassing approximately 3001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF12 8PB 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 GROVE, WF12 8PB 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.66-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson47.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Public order41.33100.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.6670.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00200.00%
Vehicle crime42.0033.33%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Public order21.00-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-80.00%

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 offences2015.33-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson86.66100.00%
Public order72.67-12.50%
Other crime52.33150.00%
Vehicle crime31.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-87.50%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.3217.86%
Anti-social behaviour1611.00433.33%
Public order85.33700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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 offences2815.33-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson49.33100.00%
Vehicle crime41.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-75.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.3372.22%
Anti-social behaviour1210.33200.00%
Public order34.000.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences1810.00-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour46.00-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.33-33.33%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.3318.18%
Anti-social behaviour78.66-30.00%
Public order52.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.99-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour107.330.00%
Public order53.33400.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences2314.3353.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.6611.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 offences1512.33-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour95.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.00-25.00%
Other crime22.00-60.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 offences3323.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.000.00%
Other crime52.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202434
July 202420
June 202433
May 202428
April 202431
March 202418
February 202426
January 202422
December 202323
November 202315
October 202333

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 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 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202416
May 20243
April 202412
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
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
April 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
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 8PB 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walnut Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Walnut Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Jilling Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1