THORNTON ROAD, WF12 9HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9HR

THORNTON ROAD, WF12 9HR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9HR 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 9HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9HR, encompassing approximately 3514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 9HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker Road with total crimes: 4
  • Charlesworth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Douglas Street with total crimes: 2

THORNTON ROAD, WF12 9HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences95.9712.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-33.33%
Other theft42.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.839.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.4114.29%
Public order12.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.82-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.13-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Other theft31.140.00%
Public order20.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.70-13.33%
Other theft33.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4050.00%
Vehicle crime44.27300.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3953.85%
Criminal damage and arson65.69200.00%
Public order31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8362.50%
Other theft23.700.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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 offences84.84-27.27%
Drugs32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.97-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.13-40.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 202420
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
March 20241

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

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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 9HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parker Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 12. Selbourne Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1