CHICKENLEY LANE, WF12 8QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QQ

CHICKENLEY LANE, WF12 8QQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QQ, encompassing approximately 2926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF12 8QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 4

CHICKENLEY LANE, WF12 8QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.35-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson75.81133.33%
Public order62.39-33.33%
Other crime62.05200.00%
Vehicle crime32.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-82.35%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.2316.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.91750.00%
Public order95.81800.00%
Vehicle crime43.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-62.50%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.38-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson88.54166.67%
Vehicle crime52.73400.00%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-80.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.7244.44%
Anti-social behaviour108.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.42200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.23-25.00%
Other theft26.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-77.78%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.354.35%
Anti-social behaviour98.2080.00%
Public order33.08-25.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 offences2314.014.55%
Anti-social behaviour57.86-37.50%
Public order41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.9822.22%
Anti-social behaviour87.5214.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 offences1812.30-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour76.15-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.39-66.67%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

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 offences2820.8464.71%
Anti-social behaviour109.57-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.4280.00%
Other crime53.08400.00%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences1715.03-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.8157.14%
Public order63.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.05-28.57%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Other crime10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.39-41.67%
Public order62.390.00%
Other theft42.05300.00%
Other crime31.3750.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 offences1518.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.100.00%
Burglary62.390.00%
Public order62.050.00%
Vehicle crime32.050.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202429
May 202425
April 202426
March 202418
February 202424
January 202423
December 202322
November 202318
October 202328
September 202317
August 202320
July 202315

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
July 20232

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 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 202410
March 20242
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 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
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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 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 8QQ postcode area is presented below.

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