WF13 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 1LJ

WF13 1LJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.12 per 1,000 population. This WF13 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 1LJ, encompassing approximately 1921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-23.40% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)

WF13 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westgate with total crimes: 20
  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WF13 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3679.12-23.40%
Public order2818.74100.00%
Shoplifting2714.5768.75%
Burglary1514.0587.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.81-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson95.73-10.00%
Drugs54.68-37.50%
Other crime52.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Robbery42.0833.33%
Other theft32.08-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.56100.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4772.87-4.08%
Shoplifting1624.46-27.27%
Public order148.33-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour147.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.29100.00%
Burglary85.210.00%
Other theft84.1614.29%
Drugs84.16700.00%
Other crime74.1675.00%
Vehicle crime43.64-20.00%
Robbery32.08200.00%
Possession of weapons11.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4970.796.52%
Shoplifting2225.50-53.19%
Public order1911.45-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour89.89-42.86%
Burglary84.16100.00%
Other theft74.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.64-61.54%
Vehicle crime52.60-16.67%
Other crime42.600.00%
Theft from the person42.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.08-33.33%
Robbery11.040.00%
Drugs10.52-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.52-66.67%

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
Shoplifting4793.17370.00%
Violence and sexual offences4624.4643.75%
Public order2423.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1412.4927.27%
Criminal damage and arson137.2985.71%
Drugs76.77133.33%
Vehicle crime63.64-14.29%
Theft from the person63.12-25.00%
Other theft53.12-37.50%
Burglary42.6033.33%
Possession of weapons32.08-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.560.00%
Robbery11.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3260.38-21.95%
Public order1816.665.88%
Anti-social behaviour119.37-8.33%
Shoplifting105.73-65.52%
Other theft85.21-27.27%
Theft from the person84.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.16-41.67%
Vehicle crime73.6475.00%
Possession of weapons53.64400.00%
Other crime32.60200.00%
Drugs31.56-57.14%
Burglary31.5650.00%
Robbery11.56-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4177.0324.24%
Shoplifting2921.3420.83%
Public order1715.096.25%
Criminal damage and arson128.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.2520.00%
Other theft116.2522.22%
Robbery85.730.00%
Drugs74.1616.67%
Vehicle crime43.64100.00%
Theft from the person32.08-50.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.04-75.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

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 offences3362.46-25.00%
Shoplifting2417.1871.43%
Public order1612.4914.29%
Anti-social behaviour108.3311.11%
Other theft95.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.68-14.29%
Drugs63.12-14.29%
Theft from the person63.12-14.29%
Possession of weapons43.12300.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-50.00%
Burglary21.04-50.00%
Other crime21.040.00%

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 offences4464.5422.22%
Public order1422.90-22.22%
Shoplifting147.29-6.67%
Other theft97.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.68-30.00%
Drugs73.6475.00%
Theft from the person73.6440.00%
Vehicle crime43.64-33.33%
Burglary42.080.00%
Other crime22.08-33.33%
Robbery11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3665.06-5.26%
Public order1818.7412.50%
Shoplifting159.37-16.67%
Other theft127.81140.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.21-41.18%
Vehicle crime65.21500.00%
Theft from the person53.12-16.67%
Burglary42.60-55.56%
Drugs42.0833.33%
Other crime32.0850.00%
Robbery11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3868.71-7.32%
Shoplifting1819.785.88%
Criminal damage and arson179.3730.77%
Public order168.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour158.3387.50%
Burglary97.8150.00%
Theft from the person64.68-25.00%
Other theft53.12-28.57%
Drugs32.60-40.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4170.27-19.61%
Public order2421.34-20.00%
Shoplifting1712.4930.77%
Criminal damage and arson138.8530.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.77-57.89%
Theft from the person84.1633.33%
Other theft74.1675.00%
Burglary63.64-25.00%
Drugs53.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.60300.00%
Other crime12.08-50.00%
Robbery10.52-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5183.800.00%
Public order3026.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1915.620.00%
Shoplifting139.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.770.00%
Drugs105.210.00%
Burglary85.210.00%
Theft from the person64.160.00%
Robbery53.120.00%
Other theft42.600.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202447
June 202449
May 202446
April 202432
March 202441
February 202433
January 202444
December 202336
November 202338
October 202341
September 202351

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 20248
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202414
June 202419
May 202424
April 202418
March 202417
February 202416
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202324
September 202330

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202416
June 202422
May 202447
April 202410
March 202429
February 202424
January 202414
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 202413
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 202317
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Westgate
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Aldams Road
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order7
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. School Street
    Total11
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Daisy Hill
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Westgate Terrace
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Railway Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Branch Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bond Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Willan'S Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swindon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Corporation Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Rishworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Ashworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eightlands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Croft Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dewsbury Bus Station
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Back Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Oates Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1