WF12 9EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9EL

WF12 9EL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9EL 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 9EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9EL, encompassing approximately 2226 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 9EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackers Court with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Street with total crimes: 4
  • Providence Court with total crimes: 3

WF12 9EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.74-44.44%
Other theft32.25200.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.0416.67%
Public order13.140.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.43-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.69200.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.390.00%
Other crime14.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8460.00%
Vehicle crime33.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 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 offences54.49-54.55%
Vehicle crime22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6383.33%
Public order24.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.49100.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.59-66.67%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.04200.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.23400.00%
Public order46.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.140.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202315
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Blackers Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nursery Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Providence Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fiddler Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kilner View
    Total1
    Other theft1