WF12 9QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9QR

WF12 9QR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.13 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9QR 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 9QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9QR, encompassing approximately 506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF12 9QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravens Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Ravens Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Mavis Avenue with total crimes: 4

WF12 9QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1467.137.69%
Public order727.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson413.82100.00%
Other theft37.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.920.00%
Other crime13.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.97-66.67%
Burglary11.970.00%
Drugs11.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.36116.67%
Vehicle crime325.67-50.00%
Public order35.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.950.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime647.38500.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.85-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour311.850.00%
Public order25.92100.00%
Burglary23.950.00%
Other crime13.95-50.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Robbery11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.97-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.5157.14%
Criminal damage and arson221.720.00%
Other crime23.95100.00%
Drugs13.950.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Other theft11.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.67-30.00%
Drugs113.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Public order11.97-75.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Burglary11.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.51150.00%
Public order419.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.90-75.00%
Other theft11.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.97-50.00%
Drugs11.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences437.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.900.00%
Other theft23.950.00%
Other crime23.950.00%
Vehicle crime23.95-50.00%
Drugs13.950.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.519.09%
Vehicle crime423.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.900.00%
Public order13.95-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1151.3357.14%
Other crime621.720.00%
Public order311.8550.00%
Drugs25.92100.00%
Burglary23.950.00%
Vehicle crime23.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.64-53.33%
Public order213.820.00%
Vehicle crime23.95100.00%
Possession of weapons13.950.00%
Drugs11.97-50.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1555.2850.00%
Other theft429.610.00%
Drugs27.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.95-33.33%
Public order23.95-50.00%
Other crime13.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%
Robbery11.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1041.460.00%
Public order419.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.920.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ravens Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ravens Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mavis Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ravens Croft
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Temple Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. West Vale
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stoney Bank Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Quarry Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ravens Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Thornville Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thornville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thornville Place
    Total1
    Other crime1