MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PJ

MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.01 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PJ, encompassing approximately 3441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WF12 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 5
  • Walnut Crescent with total crimes: 5

MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.0156.52%
Anti-social behaviour610.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.4566.67%
Other theft41.450.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-88.89%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.40-36.11%
Public order96.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6180.00%
Other crime62.61200.00%
Vehicle crime31.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour1810.46500.00%
Public order95.23800.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.45-20.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.53-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson78.14250.00%
Vehicle crime52.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-70.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Other crime10.87-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.2770.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.88150.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.81-50.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.6621.74%
Anti-social behaviour88.1414.29%
Public order42.32-20.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 offences2312.78-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.68-12.50%
Public order52.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.26-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.49-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour95.81-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.6383.33%
Anti-social behaviour139.598.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.7880.00%
Other crime52.61400.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Public order10.58-83.33%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.230.00%
Public order63.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.740.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202423
June 202436
May 202428
April 202434
March 202420
February 202428
January 202423
December 202325
November 202320
October 202333
September 202318

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

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 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313
September 202312

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 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Syke Ing Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Walnut Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Walnut Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Short Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hazel Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Walnut Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Orchard View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hazel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Walnut Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Pildacre Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1