LOCK STREET, WF12 9BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9BZ

LOCK STREET, WF12 9BZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9BZ 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 9BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9BZ, encompassing approximately 1346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 9BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Headfield View with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Grove with total crimes: 4
  • St Anne'S Close with total crimes: 2

LOCK STREET, WF12 9BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.37-9.09%
Vehicle crime27.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Other crime11.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.37120.00%
Public order48.170.00%
Other crime22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson13.71-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9160.00%
Burglary35.940.00%
Public order12.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.710.00%

In February 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 offences33.71-40.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.94-16.67%
Other crime13.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1750.00%
Other crime14.460.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.69-66.67%
Public order22.97-33.33%
Drugs11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.37140.00%
Public order38.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Headfield View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nursery Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park House Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lock Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bretfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Slaithwaite Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Thornhill Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1