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

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PJ

MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PJ, encompassing approximately 3441 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF12 8PJ area, explore the WF12 8PJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF12 8PJ area, visit the WF12 8PJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF12 8PJ 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
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4

MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.53-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour57.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Burglary41.16100.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Public order41.16300.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences3320.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.780.00%
Other crime52.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202436
July 202423
June 202436
May 202428
April 202434
March 202420
February 202428
January 202423
December 202325
November 202320
October 202333

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
March 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 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
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 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 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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

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 8PJ 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. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Princess Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kirk Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walnut Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jilling Ing Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Walnut Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1