HAZEL CLOSE, WF12 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PS

HAZEL CLOSE, WF12 8PS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PS, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF12 8PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hazel Crescent with total crimes: 3

HAZEL CLOSE, WF12 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.42400.00%
Other crime52.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.97-50.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.08-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour188.85500.00%
Vehicle crime48.850.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.1637.50%
Criminal damage and arson610.81100.00%
Other theft42.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-57.14%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.74-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour77.8640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.2538.46%
Anti-social behaviour58.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.74-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour106.39233.33%
Public order24.91-33.33%
Other crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.74-11.11%
Public order37.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In December 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 offences1817.2028.57%
Anti-social behaviour98.8528.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Burglary11.47-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.72-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.88-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.44-50.00%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.91100.00%
Other crime52.95400.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.8671.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.90-50.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Other crime11.47-50.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.2242.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4420.00%
Other theft42.95300.00%
Public order41.97100.00%
Other crime21.97100.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.910.00%
Burglary53.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.460.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202418
May 202422
April 202416
March 202418
February 202413
January 202416
December 202318
November 202314
October 202320
September 202316
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
July 20235

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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Meadowgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cedar Drive
    Total1
    Public order1