PRINCESS CRESCENT, WF12 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QU

PRINCESS CRESCENT, WF12 8QU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QU, encompassing approximately 3663 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF12 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

PRINCESS CRESCENT, WF12 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences2513.10-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.8216.67%
Other crime61.91200.00%
Public order51.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.2018.52%
Anti-social behaviour148.74600.00%
Public order83.82700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.64-37.50%
Other theft31.360.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.92-6.90%
Vehicle crime87.37700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.18600.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-80.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3845.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.92900.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.46-25.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.744.17%
Public order46.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.654.35%
Public order46.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.199.52%
Anti-social behaviour86.28700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18-40.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.10-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson55.73-37.50%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-80.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.5644.44%
Criminal damage and arson87.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.18-22.22%
Other crime51.91400.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Public order20.82-71.43%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.9180.00%
Public order72.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-14.29%
Other theft21.640.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.9241.18%
Public order76.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-37.50%
Other crime31.3650.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.180.00%
Public order72.180.00%
Burglary61.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202432
May 202427
April 202429
March 202420
February 202425
January 202424
December 202323
November 202321
October 202326
September 202318
August 202324
July 202317

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 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 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20237
September 20239
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Princess Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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. Chickenley Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. The Laurels
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bank Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Water Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princess Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Syke Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Syke Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jilling Ing Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Linden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Princess Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Public order1