HAZEL AVENUE, WF12 8PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PW

HAZEL AVENUE, WF12 8PW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.54 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PW 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 8PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PW, encompassing approximately 2659 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF12 8PW Crime Hotspots

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

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

HAZEL AVENUE, WF12 8PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1313.54-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson74.89133.33%
Other crime62.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-77.78%
Public order41.50-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.31-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour189.02500.00%
Public order76.77600.00%
Vehicle crime42.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-62.50%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.78166.67%
Vehicle crime53.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-62.50%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.91-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour87.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.90-60.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.54-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour106.77233.33%
Public order33.76-25.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.6621.05%
Public order48.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-62.50%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.165.56%
Anti-social behaviour87.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.16-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.77-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-66.67%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

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 offences2519.9347.06%
Anti-social behaviour109.40-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.7620.00%
Other crime52.26400.00%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.17-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.3937.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.14-16.67%
Public order51.88-16.67%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.6742.86%
Anti-social behaviour87.52-33.33%
Public order63.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-14.29%
Other theft42.26300.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.510.00%
Burglary62.630.00%
Public order52.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202424
May 202426
April 202420
March 202421
February 202418
January 202423
December 202319
November 202318
October 202325
September 202317
August 202320
July 202314

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 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 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Water Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Princess Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cedar Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1