KIRK CLOSE, WF12 8RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8RJ

KIRK CLOSE, WF12 8RJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.42 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8RJ 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 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8RJ, encompassing approximately 1956 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4

KIRK CLOSE, WF12 8RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4258.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Vehicle crime42.04100.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.84-7.69%
Other crime66.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-77.78%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1820.95500.00%
Violence and sexual offences139.20-43.48%
Public order36.64200.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-71.43%
Other crime21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.479.52%
Criminal damage and arson711.75133.33%
Vehicle crime53.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-50.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Public order11.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.4010.53%
Anti-social behaviour610.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.3172.73%
Anti-social behaviour49.71-60.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.82-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour105.62233.33%
Public order35.110.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.8946.15%
Criminal damage and arson39.7150.00%
Burglary31.53200.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-66.67%
Other crime21.530.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.82-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour96.6428.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.60100.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour77.16-30.00%
Burglary33.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.9323.08%
Anti-social behaviour108.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.11100.00%
Vehicle crime23.07100.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.640.00%
Public order56.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202412
June 202413
May 202423
April 202421
March 202419
February 202411
January 202419
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316
September 202313

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 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
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 8RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hazel Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Orchard View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hazel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1