WF12 9QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9QS

WF12 9QS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.21 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9QS 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 9QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9QS, encompassing approximately 591 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF12 9QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 19
  • School Street with total crimes: 11
  • Daisy Hill with total crimes: 9

WF12 9QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19130.21171.43%
Violence and sexual offences1432.13-39.13%
Shoplifting1223.6820.00%
Burglary720.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson511.8466.67%
Drugs48.46100.00%
Other theft36.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.07-57.14%
Other crime35.070.00%
Robbery35.07200.00%
Bicycle theft15.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23106.54-11.54%
Shoplifting1038.9011.11%
Anti-social behaviour716.91133.33%
Public order711.84-36.36%
Other theft411.8433.33%
Burglary36.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime35.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.07-50.00%
Drugs25.070.00%
Robbery13.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26131.91-7.14%
Public order1143.97-26.67%
Shoplifting918.60-40.00%
Burglary715.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.840.00%
Vehicle crime510.15150.00%
Other theft38.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.07-66.67%
Drugs25.070.00%
Possession of weapons23.380.00%
Theft from the person23.380.00%
Robbery13.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28147.1316.67%
Public order1547.35114.29%
Shoplifting1525.37114.29%
Anti-social behaviour925.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson615.2250.00%
Other theft310.150.00%
Burglary25.07100.00%
Drugs23.380.00%
Possession of weapons23.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.38-50.00%
Theft from the person23.38-50.00%
Other crime13.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24109.9226.32%
Shoplifting740.59-12.50%
Public order711.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.150.00%
Vehicle crime46.76100.00%
Theft from the person46.76300.00%
Other theft36.76-40.00%
Drugs25.07-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.38100.00%
Burglary13.380.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19101.4718.75%
Shoplifting832.1314.29%
Public order713.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour511.8425.00%
Drugs58.4625.00%
Other theft58.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.46100.00%
Vehicle crime26.76100.00%
Robbery23.38100.00%
Theft from the person13.380.00%
Burglary11.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1684.55-27.27%
Shoplifting727.0616.67%
Public order611.84-45.45%
Other theft510.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.460.00%
Drugs46.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.76-33.33%
Burglary23.380.00%
Robbery13.380.00%
Other crime11.69-50.00%
Theft from the person11.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.69-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22106.544.76%
Public order1137.2037.50%
Shoplifting618.60-14.29%
Drugs410.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.76-20.00%
Other theft36.76-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime35.07-66.67%
Theft from the person35.0750.00%
Other crime25.07100.00%
Bicycle theft13.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21120.07-19.23%
Vehicle crime935.51350.00%
Other theft815.22166.67%
Public order813.53-20.00%
Shoplifting713.53-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour511.84-28.57%
Drugs48.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.76-20.00%
Theft from the person26.76-33.33%
Other crime13.380.00%
Burglary11.69-66.67%
Robbery11.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26126.8330.00%
Shoplifting1243.9750.00%
Public order1020.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour716.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson511.84-16.67%
Other theft38.460.00%
Theft from the person35.0750.00%
Burglary35.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime25.07100.00%
Drugs13.380.00%
Other crime11.69-50.00%
Robbery11.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20108.23-44.44%
Public order1033.82-37.50%
Shoplifting816.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson613.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.15-33.33%
Burglary410.150.00%
Other theft36.7650.00%
Other crime25.070.00%
Robbery23.38-50.00%
Theft from the person23.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime13.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36157.270.00%
Public order1660.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour927.060.00%
Shoplifting615.220.00%
Theft from the person510.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.460.00%
Burglary46.760.00%
Drugs46.760.00%
Robbery46.760.00%
Other theft26.760.00%
Other crime23.380.00%
Possession of weapons13.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20247
June 202411
May 202415
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202423
June 202426
May 202428
April 202424
March 202419
February 202416
January 202422
December 202321
November 202326
October 202320
September 202336

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Aldams Road
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order7
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. School Street
    Total11
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Daisy Hill
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Westgate Terrace
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Junction Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Savile Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lacey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Nowell'S Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. B6409
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Dickinson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Paulinus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boothroyd Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Matthew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Dewsbury Bus Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Back Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1