WF13 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 1JT

WF13 1JT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 81.19 per 1,000 population. This WF13 1JT 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 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 1JT, encompassing approximately 1601 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)

WF13 1JT 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 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4281.19-8.70%
Shoplifting1626.23-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour139.9962.50%
Public order128.12-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson107.49100.00%
Drugs86.25700.00%
Burglary85.0014.29%
Other theft75.0040.00%
Other crime74.37133.33%
Vehicle crime34.37-40.00%
Robbery31.87200.00%
Possession of weapons11.87-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4680.560.00%
Shoplifting2228.73-53.19%
Public order1913.74-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour811.87-42.86%
Burglary75.0075.00%
Vehicle crime54.3725.00%
Other theft53.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-64.29%
Theft from the person43.12-33.33%
Other crime32.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.87-33.33%
Robbery11.250.00%
Drugs10.62-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47109.91370.00%
Violence and sexual offences4629.3548.39%
Public order2228.7322.22%
Anti-social behaviour1413.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.74133.33%
Drugs78.74250.00%
Theft from the person64.37-25.00%
Other theft53.75-28.57%
Burglary43.120.00%
Vehicle crime42.50-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Robbery11.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3168.70-20.51%
Public order1819.3612.50%
Shoplifting1011.24-65.52%
Anti-social behaviour106.25-23.08%
Theft from the person86.25166.67%
Vehicle crime75.0075.00%
Other theft74.37-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson64.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons43.75300.00%
Burglary42.50100.00%
Other crime22.50100.00%
Drugs21.25-71.43%
Robbery11.25-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3991.1818.18%
Shoplifting2924.3620.83%
Public order1618.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.9944.44%
Criminal damage and arson128.12100.00%
Other theft117.4922.22%
Robbery86.870.00%
Drugs75.0016.67%
Vehicle crime44.37300.00%
Theft from the person32.50-50.00%
Burglary21.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.25-75.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3374.32-25.00%
Shoplifting2420.6171.43%
Public order1614.9914.29%
Other theft99.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour95.62-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.620.00%
Drugs63.7520.00%
Theft from the person63.75-14.29%
Possession of weapons43.75300.00%
Burglary32.50-25.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4474.3222.22%
Public order1427.48-12.50%
Shoplifting148.74-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.740.00%
Other theft76.25-46.15%
Theft from the person74.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.37-33.33%
Drugs53.750.00%
Burglary43.1233.33%
Vehicle crime32.50-50.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3676.1912.50%
Public order1622.480.00%
Shoplifting159.99-16.67%
Other theft139.37225.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.12-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson96.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime65.62500.00%
Drugs53.75400.00%
Theft from the person53.12-16.67%
Burglary33.12-66.67%
Other crime21.870.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3275.57-13.51%
Shoplifting1819.980.00%
Public order1611.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson159.9915.38%
Anti-social behaviour149.3775.00%
Burglary98.7450.00%
Theft from the person65.62-25.00%
Other theft43.75-20.00%
Other crime22.50100.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3780.56-15.91%
Public order2423.11-14.29%
Shoplifting1814.9938.46%
Criminal damage and arson1311.2444.44%
Anti-social behaviour88.12-57.89%
Theft from the person85.0033.33%
Burglary65.00-33.33%
Drugs53.75-44.44%
Other theft53.1225.00%
Vehicle crime33.12200.00%
Other crime11.87-50.00%
Robbery10.62-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4494.930.00%
Public order2827.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.49-26.92%
Shoplifting1311.87-71.74%
Criminal damage and arson98.1280.00%
Drugs95.6280.00%
Burglary95.6280.00%
Theft from the person65.62100.00%
Robbery63.7550.00%
Other theft43.7533.33%
Other crime22.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46112.4143.75%
Violence and sexual offences4428.730.00%
Public order2827.4875.00%
Anti-social behaviour2617.4936.84%
Other crime616.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.75-50.00%
Drugs53.12-28.57%
Burglary53.12-28.57%
Robbery43.120.00%
Vehicle crime32.50-50.00%
Other theft31.87-25.00%
Theft from the person31.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4496.170.00%
Shoplifting3227.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1919.980.00%
Public order1611.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.990.00%
Drugs76.250.00%
Burglary74.370.00%
Vehicle crime64.370.00%
Other theft43.750.00%
Robbery42.500.00%
Theft from the person42.500.00%
Other crime12.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 245 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202419
May 202422
April 202418
March 202416
February 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202324
September 202328
August 202328
July 202316

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202446
May 202446
April 202431
March 202439
February 202433
January 202444
December 202336
November 202332
October 202337
September 202344
August 202344
July 202344

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202422
May 202447
April 202410
March 202429
February 202424
January 202414
December 202315
November 202318
October 202318
September 202313
August 202346
July 202332

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 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
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238
September 202319
August 202326
July 202319

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313
September 20239
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 1JT 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 offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Ashworth Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Railway Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wharf Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. South Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Branch Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Goods Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Rockley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swindon Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Vulcan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ashworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Back Nelson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1