SCHOOL STREET, WF12 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QG

SCHOOL STREET, WF12 8QG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.27 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QG, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF12 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

SCHOOL STREET, WF12 8QG 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 offences2617.2752.94%
Criminal damage and arson59.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.9233.33%
Vehicle crime41.5333.33%
Other theft21.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.58-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson66.52200.00%
Other crime62.30200.00%
Public order32.30-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour188.06800.00%
Public order76.91600.00%
Vehicle crime42.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-71.43%
Other crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.21133.33%
Vehicle crime52.69400.00%
Other theft31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-75.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.1988.24%
Anti-social behaviour812.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.21-19.05%
Other theft26.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.58-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour98.06200.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.9715.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.8350.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-66.67%
Other crime21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 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 offences2013.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.6728.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1613.05-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour76.14-30.00%
Burglary32.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-75.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.9529.41%
Anti-social behaviour108.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.8460.00%
Other crime53.07400.00%
Public order21.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.600.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202417
June 202421
May 202424
April 202432
March 202417
February 202421
January 202423
December 202320
November 202316
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 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 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Syke Ing Close
    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. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Orchard View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hazel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walnut Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1