PRINCESS CLOSE, WF12 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8QZ

PRINCESS CLOSE, WF12 8QZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.95 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8QZ, encompassing approximately 2809 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 8QZ 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

PRINCESS CLOSE, WF12 8QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.95-21.43%
Burglary47.83300.00%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Public order31.07-40.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.0855.56%
Public order59.9666.67%
Vehicle crime41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.41100.00%
Other crime62.14200.00%
Public order32.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.37-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour155.691400.00%
Public order65.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson67.83200.00%
Vehicle crime52.14400.00%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.5964.71%
Anti-social behaviour39.960.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.90-10.53%
Other crime26.050.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.17-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour56.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3931.25%
Public order37.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-83.33%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.96-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour65.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-50.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.03-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson46.05-50.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.850.00%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202418
June 202416
May 202422
April 202428
March 202417
February 202419
January 202421
December 202316
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202415
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20232

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8QZ 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. Wakefield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bank View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1