PRINCESS STREET, WF12 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QL

PRINCESS STREET, WF12 8QL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QL, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF12 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4

PRINCESS STREET, WF12 8QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.97-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson87.01100.00%
Other crime62.55200.00%
Public order51.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-82.35%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.0212.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.92750.00%
Public order85.41700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.27-33.33%
Other crime21.270.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.33-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.96133.33%
Vehicle crime62.23500.00%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-66.67%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.24-28.00%
Other crime25.73-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.3313.64%
Anti-social behaviour87.96100.00%
Public order32.550.00%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1010.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.01-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8311.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Burglary10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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 offences1812.10-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.73-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-66.67%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-80.00%

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 offences2518.7931.58%
Anti-social behaviour107.96-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.1850.00%
Other crime52.87400.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences1915.29-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour116.0557.14%
Public order73.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 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 offences2315.2953.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.32-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Public order51.91-16.67%
Other crime31.5950.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.820.00%
Burglary61.910.00%
Public order61.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20237
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202428
May 202425
April 202430
March 202418
February 202425
January 202422
December 202320
November 202318
October 202325
September 202319
August 202323
July 202315

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202417
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
July 20236

A total of 3 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

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 4 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
March 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 8QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Bank Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Water Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Princess Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1