WF12 9NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9NQ

WF12 9NQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9NQ 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 9NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9NQ, encompassing approximately 3183 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9NQ 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

WF12 9NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.03-9.09%
Other crime23.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1110.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.46500.00%
Public order61.88200.00%
Other crime31.880.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences117.54-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.460.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Public order20.94-75.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-90.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9430.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.08900.00%
Public order83.14166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-33.33%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour63.14200.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.65100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.08125.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.51-60.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.65233.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-40.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Drugs20.940.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.400.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 202418
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9NQ 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. Grosvenor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waverley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1