HAZEL DRIVE, WF12 8PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PR

HAZEL DRIVE, WF12 8PR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.30 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PR 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 8PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PR, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8PR 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

HAZEL DRIVE, WF12 8PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.61100.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.88-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.23250.00%
Other crime62.81200.00%
Public order52.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.93-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour1810.05500.00%
Public order77.24600.00%
Vehicle crime42.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-71.43%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences2618.4918.18%
Criminal damage and arson710.45133.33%
Vehicle crime52.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-57.14%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences2215.684.76%
Anti-social behaviour78.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2716.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.44-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1813.67-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour97.24200.00%
Public order23.62-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.28-4.35%
Public order48.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-57.14%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.2827.78%
Anti-social behaviour79.25-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.8133.33%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.88-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.22-50.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.3131.58%
Anti-social behaviour1010.05-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.0220.00%
Other crime52.41400.00%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.420.00%
Public order52.010.00%
Shoplifting22.010.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202413
June 202425
May 202426
April 202422
March 202421
February 202418
January 202422
December 202323
November 202318
October 202325
September 202319

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
February 20241
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 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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
September 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
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 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 8PR 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. Hazel Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Walnut Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Orchard View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hazel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holme Leas Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Walnut Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1