HEATH WALK, WF12 8RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8RF

HEATH WALK, WF12 8RF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.15 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8RF 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 8RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8RF, encompassing approximately 1880 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 8RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Princess Road with total crimes: 2

HEATH WALK, WF12 8RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.156.25%
Anti-social behaviour59.0425.00%
Other theft42.66100.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.0845.45%
Anti-social behaviour48.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.890.00%
Other crime65.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.02500.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.38-50.00%
Public order35.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-71.43%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.7422.22%
Criminal damage and arson711.70133.33%
Vehicle crime53.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-66.67%
Public order11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.5512.50%
Anti-social behaviour69.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3677.78%
Anti-social behaviour58.51-44.44%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.79200.00%
Public order34.79-25.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.0863.64%
Public order49.570.00%
Burglary32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-62.50%
Other crime21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour85.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.25100.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.910.00%
Burglary33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202411
June 202411
May 202422
April 202418
March 202416
February 20249
January 202418
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8RF 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. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Princess Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kirk Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tolson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1