WF13 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 1BQ

WF13 1BQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.41 per 1,000 population. This WF13 1BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF13 postcode area, which has experienced 492 crimes and a crime rate of 16.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF13 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 1BQ, encompassing approximately 2255 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (10.87% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)

WF13 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Corporation Street with total crimes: 10

WF13 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5163.4110.87%
Public order1422.61-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour146.2175.00%
Shoplifting136.21-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson105.76100.00%
Other theft94.4350.00%
Burglary83.9914.29%
Drugs83.55700.00%
Other crime83.5514.29%
Vehicle crime53.55-37.50%
Robbery22.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4657.200.00%
Public order1720.40-26.09%
Shoplifting167.54-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour87.09-27.27%
Vehicle crime83.5533.33%
Other crime73.55600.00%
Burglary73.1075.00%
Other theft63.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.66-61.54%
Theft from the person42.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.77-33.33%
Robbery10.890.00%
Drugs10.44-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4673.6035.29%
Shoplifting3620.40300.00%
Public order2315.9653.33%
Criminal damage and arson1310.2085.71%
Anti-social behaviour115.7610.00%
Drugs84.8860.00%
Vehicle crime63.55-14.29%
Theft from the person62.66-25.00%
Other theft52.66-37.50%
Burglary42.2233.33%
Possession of weapons31.77-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.330.00%
Other crime11.33-75.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3451.43-24.44%
Public order1515.08-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.65-16.67%
Shoplifting94.43-62.50%
Other theft83.99-27.27%
Theft from the person83.55166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.55-41.67%
Vehicle crime73.1075.00%
Possession of weapons53.10400.00%
Drugs52.22-28.57%
Other crime42.22300.00%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Robbery11.33-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4563.4136.36%
Shoplifting2419.9526.32%
Public order1610.646.67%
Criminal damage and arson127.09140.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.3220.00%
Other theft115.3237.50%
Drugs74.8875.00%
Robbery63.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.66100.00%
Theft from the person31.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.33-75.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3348.77-23.26%
Shoplifting1914.6372.73%
Public order158.4215.38%
Anti-social behaviour106.6511.11%
Other theft84.43-11.11%
Theft from the person63.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.66-28.57%
Drugs42.22-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.77-50.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Other crime20.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4352.3234.38%
Public order1319.07-23.53%
Shoplifting115.7610.00%
Other theft94.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.99-12.50%
Drugs73.1075.00%
Theft from the person63.1020.00%
Vehicle crime42.660.00%
Burglary41.7733.33%
Other crime21.77-33.33%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3248.33-17.95%
Public order1714.1921.43%
Other theft127.54140.00%
Shoplifting105.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.43-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.99-50.00%
Theft from the person53.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.22300.00%
Drugs41.7733.33%
Other crime31.7750.00%
Burglary31.33-62.50%
Robbery11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3954.09-9.30%
Criminal damage and arson1617.2933.33%
Shoplifting157.0925.00%
Public order146.65-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour116.2157.14%
Burglary84.88100.00%
Theft from the person63.55-14.29%
Other theft52.66-28.57%
Drugs32.22-40.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4355.42-14.00%
Public order2219.07-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson129.7520.00%
Shoplifting125.3220.00%
Other theft75.3275.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.10-61.11%
Theft from the person73.1016.67%
Drugs53.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.22300.00%
Burglary41.77-33.33%
Other crime11.77-50.00%
Robbery10.44-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5067.848.70%
Public order2922.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour1812.86-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.9842.86%
Drugs104.43100.00%
Shoplifting104.43-75.00%
Theft from the person64.43100.00%
Burglary62.6620.00%
Robbery52.6625.00%
Other theft42.22-20.00%
Other crime21.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4680.70-6.12%
Shoplifting4020.4048.15%
Public order2917.7461.11%
Anti-social behaviour2512.8638.89%
Criminal damage and arson711.08-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.10-16.67%
Drugs52.22-28.57%
Other theft52.2225.00%
Burglary52.22-16.67%
Other crime52.220.00%
Robbery42.2233.33%
Theft from the person31.77-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4967.400.00%
Shoplifting2721.730.00%
Public order1811.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.980.00%
Drugs74.430.00%
Vehicle crime63.100.00%
Burglary62.660.00%
Other theft42.660.00%
Theft from the person41.770.00%
Robbery31.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 557 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202446
May 202446
April 202434
March 202445
February 202433
January 202443
December 202332
November 202339
October 202343
September 202350
August 202346
July 202349

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202417
May 202423
April 202415
March 202416
February 202415
January 202413
December 202317
November 202314
October 202322
September 202329
August 202329
July 202318

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 202318
August 202325
July 202318

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202416
May 202436
April 20249
March 202424
February 202419
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315
October 202312
September 202310
August 202340
July 202327

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202413
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202316
October 202312
September 202310
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 1BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldams Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Corporation Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Daisy Hill
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A638
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 7. Eightlands Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Westgate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
  • 10. Cliffe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Willan'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Westgate Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. School Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oates Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Ernest Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Granville Court
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ashworth Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Market Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Railway Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kilburn Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. South Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Branch Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Rockley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Greaves Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Swindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1