WF12 9NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9NU

WF12 9NU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 9NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9NU, encompassing approximately 3515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF12 9NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Hebble View with total crimes: 4
  • Bretfield Court with total crimes: 2

WF12 9NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71300.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.69100.00%
Other theft32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Public order21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 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 offences83.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.7166.67%
Other theft11.420.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-40.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9825.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.71-20.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7025.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.13-33.33%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.700.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hebble View
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bretfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thornie View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Caledonian Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. South View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B6409
    Total1
    Other theft1