WF13 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 1HB

WF13 1HB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.30 per 1,000 population. This WF13 1HB 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 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 1HB, encompassing approximately 2206 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

WF13 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 16
  • Corporation Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

WF13 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4155.30-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour1318.58116.67%
Public order115.89-31.25%
Shoplifting114.99-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.99233.33%
Drugs84.53700.00%
Burglary83.63-20.00%
Other crime63.630.00%
Other theft62.7220.00%
Vehicle crime52.72-37.50%
Robbery22.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4252.585.00%
Public order1619.04-27.27%
Shoplifting127.25-62.50%
Burglary105.44150.00%
Vehicle crime84.5333.33%
Other crime63.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-40.00%
Other theft52.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-78.57%
Theft from the person31.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.36-33.33%
Robbery10.910.00%
Drugs10.45-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4068.8929.03%
Shoplifting3218.13357.14%
Public order2214.5057.14%
Criminal damage and arson149.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.3525.00%
Drugs74.5340.00%
Vehicle crime63.1720.00%
Other theft62.72-14.29%
Theft from the person62.72-25.00%
Burglary42.7233.33%
Possession of weapons31.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3146.68-26.19%
Public order1414.05-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.35-11.11%
Theft from the person83.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.63-30.00%
Other theft73.17-30.00%
Shoplifting73.17-53.33%
Vehicle crime53.1725.00%
Drugs52.27-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.27300.00%
Other crime31.81200.00%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Robbery11.36-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4256.2044.83%
Public order1519.040.00%
Shoplifting156.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.80100.00%
Other theft104.5311.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.5312.50%
Drugs74.0875.00%
Robbery53.170.00%
Vehicle crime42.27100.00%
Theft from the person41.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.81-75.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2946.68-32.56%
Shoplifting1813.14125.00%
Public order158.160.00%
Other theft96.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.080.00%
Theft from the person63.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-16.67%
Drugs42.27-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.81300.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-50.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Other crime10.91-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4350.7659.26%
Public order1519.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.800.00%
Shoplifting83.63-20.00%
Drugs73.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17-33.33%
Other theft62.72-50.00%
Theft from the person62.7220.00%
Vehicle crime42.72-55.56%
Burglary41.8133.33%
Other crime31.8150.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2748.04-15.62%
Public order1512.247.14%
Other theft126.80100.00%
Shoplifting105.44-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson94.53-43.75%
Vehicle crime94.08350.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.08-27.27%
Theft from the person53.63-16.67%
Drugs42.27300.00%
Burglary31.81-57.14%
Other crime21.360.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3250.76-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson1614.5023.08%
Public order147.25-30.00%
Shoplifting136.3518.18%
Anti-social behaviour115.8957.14%
Burglary74.9975.00%
Other theft63.170.00%
Theft from the person62.720.00%
Vehicle crime22.72-33.33%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4354.39-10.42%
Public order2019.49-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson139.0685.71%
Shoplifting115.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.99-63.16%
Other theft63.1750.00%
Theft from the person62.720.00%
Drugs52.72-44.44%
Burglary42.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other crime11.36-66.67%
Robbery10.45-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4865.2711.63%
Public order2721.763.85%
Anti-social behaviour1912.24-26.92%
Drugs98.61125.00%
Shoplifting84.08-77.14%
Criminal damage and arson73.6316.67%
Burglary63.170.00%
Theft from the person62.72100.00%
Robbery52.7225.00%
Other theft42.270.00%
Other crime31.81-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4377.05-4.44%
Shoplifting3519.4940.00%
Public order2615.8644.44%
Anti-social behaviour2611.7830.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.78-40.00%
Burglary62.72-14.29%
Other crime52.72400.00%
Robbery42.270.00%
Possession of weapons41.81300.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Drugs41.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.81-40.00%
Theft from the person31.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4568.440.00%
Shoplifting2520.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.330.00%
Public order189.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.160.00%
Drugs74.530.00%
Burglary73.170.00%
Vehicle crime53.170.00%
Other theft42.270.00%
Robbery41.810.00%
Theft from the person41.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202416
May 202422
April 202414
March 202415
February 202415
January 202415
December 202315
November 202314
October 202320
September 202327
August 202326
July 202318

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 202319
August 202326
July 202320

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202432
April 20247
March 202415
February 202418
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311
September 20238
August 202335
July 202325

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202442
May 202440
April 202431
March 202442
February 202429
January 202443
December 202327
November 202332
October 202343
September 202348
August 202343
July 202345

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 202414
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202316
October 202313
September 20237
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
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 1HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldams Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Corporation Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daisy Hill
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Willan'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Westgate Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. School Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oates Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Granville Court
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashworth Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Market Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lacey Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Boothroyd Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. South Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Branch Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Swindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Ashworth Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dickinson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Vulcan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ashworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Back Nelson Street
    Total1
    Public order1