CENTENARY SQUARE, WF12 9HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9HJ

CENTENARY SQUARE, WF12 9HJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9HJ 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 9HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9HJ, encompassing approximately 3099 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 9HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackers Court with total crimes: 6
  • Charlesworth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Douglas Street with total crimes: 2

CENTENARY SQUARE, WF12 9HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1018.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.06-35.29%
Public order33.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0341.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.4814.29%
Public order12.58-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.65-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour73.87-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.2346.15%
Anti-social behaviour136.130.00%
Other theft34.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1062.50%
Public order34.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.84-55.56%
Other crime22.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6838.46%
Public order45.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7462.50%
Drugs24.19-33.33%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.48-50.00%
Drugs32.580.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.16-25.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 202413
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 202419
April 202413
March 20248
February 202418
January 202413
December 20238
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackers Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Charlesworth Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Douglas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eyre Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kilner View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Savile Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1