ASHFIELD, WF12 9JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9JW

ASHFIELD, WF12 9JW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 9JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9JW, encompassing approximately 3552 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sefton Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Slaithwaite Close with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Grove with total crimes: 4

ASHFIELD, WF12 9JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.01162.50%
Public order45.9133.33%
Other crime31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.19-38.46%
Vehicle crime42.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%

In May 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 offences137.88-27.78%
Public order33.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%

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 offences188.4580.00%
Public order55.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.66-33.33%
Other crime12.820.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.04-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.22100.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7323.08%
Vehicle crime34.50200.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.768.33%
Drugs33.66200.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In November 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 offences126.19-42.86%
Public order33.380.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.91100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Public order30.840.00%

In September 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 offences97.04-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-50.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.57-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson63.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6925.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.850.00%
Public order45.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 20248
May 202413
April 202418
March 202410
February 202415
January 202416
December 202313
November 202312
October 202321
September 20239
August 202311
July 202321

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
August 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sefton Rise
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Slaithwaite Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Nursery Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bretfield Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Headfield View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Walker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Douglas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Pioneer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Anne'S Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Lees Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Headfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Thornie View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1