FORGE LANE, WF12 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9BU

FORGE LANE, WF12 9BU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9BU, encompassing approximately 2043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Drive with total crimes: 1

FORGE LANE, WF12 9BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4033.33%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.91-66.67%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.400.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3866.67%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.43-70.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.890.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8750.00%
Other crime22.94100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91-42.86%
Drugs21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.36-22.22%
Other theft23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.850.00%
Vehicle crime24.400.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 9BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Savile Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Selbourne Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Selbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Island View
    Total1
    Public order1