PRINCESS ROAD, WF12 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QT

PRINCESS ROAD, WF12 8QT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.57 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QT, encompassing approximately 3773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

WF12 8QT 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
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 4

PRINCESS ROAD, WF12 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.57-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.4228.57%
Public order82.38-11.11%
Other crime62.12200.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-88.24%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.7937.93%
Anti-social behaviour1710.60466.67%
Public order94.50800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.380.00%
Vehicle crime51.85-16.67%
Other theft31.320.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.04-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson77.68250.00%
Vehicle crime61.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-75.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.6359.09%
Anti-social behaviour129.27500.00%
Other crime33.1850.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.27-24.14%
Other crime25.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.313.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.680.00%
Public order51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Other crime30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.42-22.22%
Public order51.85150.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2412.199.09%
Anti-social behaviour96.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.38-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.98-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.83-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.38-22.22%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Other crime20.79-60.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.2854.55%
Anti-social behaviour109.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.6550.00%
Other crime52.38400.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Public order10.53-85.71%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.31-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.8371.43%
Public order73.18-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.85-40.00%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.4355.56%
Criminal damage and arson107.4225.00%
Public order82.6514.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-46.15%
Other crime31.8550.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.440.00%
Public order72.120.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Burglary61.590.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202440
May 202429
April 202435
March 202422
February 202429
January 202428
December 202324
November 202322
October 202334
September 202322
August 202328
July 202318

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202417
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312
August 20237
July 202313

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 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 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 8QT 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. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Walnut Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Chickenley Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. The Laurels
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bank Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Water Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Princess Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Syke Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jilling Ing Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cedar Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Walnut Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1