EDWARD CLOSE, WF12 9PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9PQ

EDWARD CLOSE, WF12 9PQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9PQ, encompassing approximately 2073 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackers Court with total crimes: 6
  • Charlesworth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ouzelwell Road with total crimes: 2

EDWARD CLOSE, WF12 9PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.79100.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.64-10.00%
Public order44.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2011.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.82-33.33%
Burglary11.930.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1387.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.23200.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75166.67%
Vehicle crime23.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.82-66.67%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.13125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.340.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Public order20.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.380.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-33.33%
Drugs20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.30-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Public order21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.680.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202415
April 20248
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blackers Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Charlesworth Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ouzelwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Edward Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ravensthorpe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eyre Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ouzelwell Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kilner View
    Total1
    Public order1