WF12 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QN

WF12 8QN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.46 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QN, encompassing approximately 3251 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF12 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4

WF12 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.46-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour57.380.00%
Burglary41.54300.00%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-40.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.9240.91%
Criminal damage and arson59.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.5466.67%
Vehicle crime51.5466.67%
Other theft31.540.00%
Public order20.92-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 offences2214.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.77100.00%
Public order62.46-33.33%
Other crime61.85200.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-82.35%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.4532.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.15750.00%
Public order95.23800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.23-33.33%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences2513.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.69133.33%
Vehicle crime62.15500.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-77.78%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour99.23350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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 offences188.92-30.77%
Other crime25.540.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.1513.04%
Anti-social behaviour88.0060.00%
Public order32.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.614.55%
Anti-social behaviour57.07-28.57%
Public order41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2211.0710.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In November 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 offences2012.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.15-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Other crime52.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202422
June 202433
May 202425
April 202430
March 202418
February 202426
January 202423
December 202322
November 202320
October 202328

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202417
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
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
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Syke Ing Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Princess Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kirk Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tolson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walnut Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Walnut Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1