HEATH CLOSE, WF12 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8RE

HEATH CLOSE, WF12 8RE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.07 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8RE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8RE, encompassing approximately 2379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF12 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Syke Ing Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HEATH CLOSE, WF12 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.0744.44%
Anti-social behaviour410.9333.33%
Vehicle crime41.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-57.14%
Other theft21.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.57250.00%
Other crime62.94200.00%
Public order32.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-82.35%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour177.57750.00%
Public order67.15500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.39-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson78.83133.33%
Vehicle crime52.94400.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-66.67%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.0768.75%
Anti-social behaviour611.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52200.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.51-11.11%
Other crime26.720.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1814.29-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour97.57200.00%
Public order23.78-33.33%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9735.29%
Criminal damage and arson39.6750.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-62.50%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.456.25%
Anti-social behaviour87.1514.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.87-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.72-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.9112.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.57-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.2060.00%
Vehicle crime23.36100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.620.00%
Public order52.100.00%
Shoplifting22.100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202418
June 202418
May 202421
April 202427
March 202416
February 202418
January 202423
December 202317
November 202316
October 202318
September 202316

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
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 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 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 202417
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Syke Ing Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hazel Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Orchard View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hazel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Princess Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1