WALNUT DRIVE, WF12 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PF

WALNUT DRIVE, WF12 8PF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.50 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PF, encompassing approximately 2709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 8PF 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 DRIVE, WF12 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.12-33.33%
Public order41.48100.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-50.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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 offences3322.5273.68%
Criminal damage and arson612.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.21200.00%
Vehicle crime42.2133.33%
Burglary31.480.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Public order21.11-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-80.00%

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 offences1916.24-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson87.01100.00%
Public order72.95-12.50%
Other crime52.58150.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-86.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.4726.92%
Anti-social behaviour1512.18400.00%
Public order85.54700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-25.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.87-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.60100.00%
Vehicle crime41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-72.73%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.5676.47%
Anti-social behaviour1111.07175.00%
Public order34.060.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.34-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.28-42.86%
Other theft21.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
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 offences2516.6119.05%
Anti-social behaviour79.230.00%
Public order52.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.75-12.50%
Public order52.580.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.75-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-16.67%
Burglary11.850.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.92-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour95.17-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson63.32-25.00%
Other crime22.21-60.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.800.00%
Other crime52.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202433
July 202419
June 202433
May 202426
April 202430
March 202417
February 202425
January 202421
December 202321
November 202314
October 202331

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202415
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

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 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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
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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
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 8PF 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. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Walnut Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1