WF12 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PH

WF12 8PH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.78 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PH 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 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PH, encompassing approximately 3167 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 4

WF12 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.78-38.24%
Public order96.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.84100.00%
Other crime62.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.6830.77%
Anti-social behaviour1810.73500.00%
Public order95.68800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.84-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Drugs21.26100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.84-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson78.21250.00%
Vehicle crime52.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-66.67%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.7368.42%
Anti-social behaviour910.10125.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.47-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour46.00-50.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.2113.04%
Anti-social behaviour88.2114.29%
Public order42.53-20.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.26-12.50%
Public order52.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-60.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6327.78%
Anti-social behaviour87.26-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.63-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour95.68-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.84-37.50%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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 offences3121.1593.75%
Anti-social behaviour139.7918.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.1060.00%
Other crime52.53400.00%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.63-83.33%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.57-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.0557.14%
Public order63.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-37.50%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Other crime10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.7364.29%
Criminal damage and arson87.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.53-41.67%
Public order62.2120.00%
Other theft41.89100.00%
Other crime31.2650.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.790.00%
Burglary52.210.00%
Public order51.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20245
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202434
May 202426
April 202432
March 202419
February 202426
January 202423
December 202323
November 202318
October 202331
September 202316
August 202323
July 202314

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 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 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313
September 202311
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
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 8PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Princess Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cedar Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Walnut Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1