MORTON GROVE, WF12 9RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 9RA

MORTON GROVE, WF12 9RA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This WF12 9RA 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 9RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 9RA, encompassing approximately 2886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 9RA 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

MORTON GROVE, WF12 9RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3127.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.85200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3110.00%
Public order43.81300.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.4612.50%
Burglary23.12100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.78-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour85.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.77300.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5158.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.580.00%
Other theft24.16100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5871.43%
Vehicle crime34.16200.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.81-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.42100.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.200.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8120.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.89-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson33.46-25.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.55225.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.770.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202415
May 202419
April 202412
March 20247
February 202415
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202326
September 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 9RA 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. Douglas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thornton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Eyre Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ouzelwell Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kilner View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1