WF12 9QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9QW

WF12 9QW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.30 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9QW 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 9QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9QW, encompassing approximately 290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Senior Street with total crimes: 4
  • Fall Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Weaving Lane with total crimes: 2

WF12 9QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1179.30-8.33%
Drugs337.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.90100.00%
Public order26.90-60.00%
Other theft16.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.450.00%
Other crime13.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12106.88-14.29%
Burglary641.370.00%
Public order520.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.24-50.00%
Other theft26.900.00%
Drugs26.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.900.00%
Vehicle crime13.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1475.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson448.27100.00%
Public order213.790.00%
Other crime16.900.00%
Vehicle crime13.45-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14117.220.00%
Vehicle crime748.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.130.00%
Burglary310.34200.00%
Other theft310.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.340.00%
Other crime16.90-66.67%
Drugs13.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1493.097.69%
Other theft448.270.00%
Other crime313.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.340.00%
Vehicle crime16.900.00%
Burglary13.45-50.00%
Drugs13.45-50.00%
Public order13.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1379.3018.18%
Drugs244.82100.00%
Public order26.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.90100.00%
Burglary26.90100.00%
Possession of weapons16.900.00%
Vehicle crime13.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1158.6183.33%
Public order237.930.00%
Drugs16.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.450.00%
Burglary13.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences662.06-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson320.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.340.00%
Drugs16.900.00%
Other theft13.450.00%
Burglary13.450.00%
Theft from the person13.450.00%
Vehicle crime13.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons13.450.00%
Robbery13.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences758.61-46.15%
Vehicle crime424.130.00%
Public order313.790.00%
Other crime210.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1393.0962.50%
Vehicle crime444.82100.00%
Public order313.7950.00%
Other crime310.340.00%
Drugs110.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.45-50.00%
Robbery13.450.00%
Theft from the person13.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences868.9514.29%
Public order227.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.90100.00%
Other theft26.900.00%
Vehicle crime26.900.00%
Drugs16.90-50.00%
Theft from the person13.450.00%
Burglary13.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.160.00%
Drugs224.130.00%
Other theft26.900.00%
Burglary26.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.900.00%
Public order13.450.00%
Robbery13.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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
February 20241

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
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Senior Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Fall Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Weaving Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Temple Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Paulinus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Middle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waverley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pinfold Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1