THORNFIELD, WF12 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9LA

THORNFIELD, WF12 9LA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9LA 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 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9LA, encompassing approximately 3291 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Street with total crimes: 3
  • Scarborough Street with total crimes: 2
  • Pavilion Close with total crimes: 2

THORNFIELD, WF12 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences84.25-11.11%
Other crime22.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.42-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.73200.00%
Public order61.82200.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.340.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-80.00%
Public order20.61-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6337.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.340.00%
Public order83.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-20.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour52.43150.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.90112.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.52-75.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.56166.67%
Other theft22.43-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.43-40.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.65-37.50%
Drugs31.520.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.560.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 202417
March 20248
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warren Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Scarborough Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pavilion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Sidings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Selbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Thornfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hodgson Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Savile Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1