SLAITHWAITE CLOSE, WF12 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9DQ

SLAITHWAITE CLOSE, WF12 9DQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9DQ 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 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9DQ, encompassing approximately 4271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walker Street with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Street with total crimes: 4
  • Headfield View with total crimes: 4

SLAITHWAITE CLOSE, WF12 9DQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.19-9.52%
Other theft44.450.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-87.50%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4931.25%
Anti-social behaviour84.9233.33%
Other crime21.870.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.196.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.75-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.94300.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.58-25.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.4363.64%
Public order54.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.75-47.62%
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.7310.53%
Criminal damage and arson44.92100.00%
Public order40.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4346.15%
Other crime44.450.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.62-27.78%
Drugs43.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.79-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson34.21-40.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.83136.36%
Criminal damage and arson56.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.580.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202421
June 202416
May 202415
April 202418
March 202411
February 202421
January 202419
December 202313
November 202318
October 202326
September 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Walker Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Nursery Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Headfield View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nursery Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Providence Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Anne'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eyre Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lees Hall Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thornie View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charlesworth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kilner View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Slaithwaite Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Slaithwaite Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Back Slaithwaite Road
    Total1
    Other theft1