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

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PQ

MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.84 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PQ, encompassing approximately 2782 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WF12 8PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Walnut Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

MAPLE ROAD, WF12 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.8452.63%
Anti-social behaviour610.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.80150.00%
Burglary31.800.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Public order20.72-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-83.33%

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 offences1915.81-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.83166.67%
Public order72.870.00%
Other crime62.52200.00%
Vehicle crime22.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-89.47%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.78533.33%
Public order76.83600.00%
Vehicle crime42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-50.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.814.17%
Criminal damage and arson68.98200.00%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-66.67%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.8141.18%
Anti-social behaviour98.6280.00%
Other crime33.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.42-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour56.11-28.57%
Other theft21.800.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 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 offences2314.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.270.00%
Public order42.52-20.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 offences2315.094.55%
Anti-social behaviour78.270.00%
Public order52.520.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-83.33%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.6657.14%
Anti-social behaviour77.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.5250.00%
Burglary12.16-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences1412.22-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour95.03-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.23-42.86%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.2861.11%
Anti-social behaviour1310.4218.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.6740.00%
Other crime52.52400.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.470.00%
Public order63.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.160.00%
Shoplifting21.800.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202419
June 202430
May 202425
April 202424
March 202417
February 202423
January 202423
December 202322
November 202314
October 202329
September 202318

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
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 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 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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 202419
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
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 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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