WF13 1FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 1FF

WF13 1FF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.39 per 1,000 population. This WF13 1FF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF13 postcode area, which has experienced 507 crimes and a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF13 1FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 1FF, encompassing approximately 1385 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)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

WF13 1FF 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

WF13 1FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1953.39171.43%
Shoplifting1213.7120.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.66-45.45%
Burglary78.66250.00%
Drugs45.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8933.33%
Other theft32.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-62.50%
Other crime32.16200.00%
Robbery32.16200.00%
Bicycle theft12.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2245.46-4.35%
Shoplifting1015.8711.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.22100.00%
Public order75.77-41.67%
Other theft45.05100.00%
Vehicle crime32.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-50.00%
Burglary22.16-50.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2351.95-17.86%
Public order1216.60-25.00%
Shoplifting98.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime54.33150.00%
Burglary43.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-55.56%
Other theft22.890.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Theft from the person21.44-33.33%
Robbery11.440.00%
Drugs10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2864.9440.00%
Public order1620.20166.67%
Shoplifting1511.54114.29%
Anti-social behaviour910.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.49200.00%
Drugs36.4950.00%
Theft from the person32.16-25.00%
Other theft22.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-50.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2043.2925.00%
Shoplifting714.43-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.0550.00%
Public order64.33-25.00%
Other theft54.330.00%
Vehicle crime43.61300.00%
Theft from the person42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.89-25.00%
Drugs22.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.44100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1638.966.67%
Public order811.5433.33%
Shoplifting85.7714.29%
Drugs55.7725.00%
Other theft53.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.89300.00%
Robbery22.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.19-31.82%
Shoplifting710.8216.67%
Public order65.05-50.00%
Other theft54.3366.67%
Drugs43.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-25.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.72-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2243.2915.79%
Public order1215.8750.00%
Shoplifting68.66-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.33-33.33%
Theft from the person42.89100.00%
Drugs42.890.00%
Other theft32.89-70.00%
Other crime12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.72-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1950.51-26.92%
Other theft1013.71233.33%
Vehicle crime87.22300.00%
Public order85.77-20.00%
Shoplifting75.77-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.05-14.29%
Drugs44.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.89-57.14%
Theft from the person22.160.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Robbery10.720.00%

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 offences2654.1230.00%
Shoplifting1218.7650.00%
Public order108.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.05-22.22%
Other theft35.050.00%
Burglary32.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Theft from the person21.440.00%
Other crime11.44-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 offences2048.34-23.08%
Public order1014.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson97.22350.00%
Shoplifting86.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.77-33.33%
Burglary44.33-20.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Theft from the person21.44-60.00%
Drugs11.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.72-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2657.000.00%
Public order1218.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.660.00%
Shoplifting66.490.00%
Burglary54.330.00%
Theft from the person53.610.00%
Drugs43.610.00%
Robbery42.890.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20247
June 202412
May 202416
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 202312

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 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202422
June 202423
May 202428
April 202420
March 202416
February 202415
January 202422
December 202319
November 202326
October 202320
September 202326

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 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
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 2.60 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 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 1FF 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. Nowell'S Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. B6409
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dickinson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boothroyd Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dewsbury Bus Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Back Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Oates Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1