WF13 1QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 1QX

WF13 1QX, Kirklees has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.31 per 1,000 population. This WF13 1QX 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 1QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 1QX, encompassing approximately 2523 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

WF13 1QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Corporation Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

WF13 1QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5252.318.33%
Public order1520.617.14%
Anti-social behaviour145.9427.27%
Criminal damage and arson115.55175.00%
Other theft84.3633.33%
Burglary83.1714.29%
Drugs83.170.00%
Other crime83.17100.00%
Vehicle crime43.17-50.00%
Robbery21.590.00%
Shoplifting10.79-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4844.782.13%
Public order1419.02-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.55-35.29%
Vehicle crime84.3660.00%
Burglary73.1740.00%
Other theft62.7720.00%
Shoplifting62.38-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-69.23%
Other crime41.59300.00%
Theft from the person31.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4760.6356.67%
Public order2018.6353.85%
Shoplifting207.93900.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.936.25%
Criminal damage and arson136.7485.71%
Drugs105.15233.33%
Theft from the person63.96-14.29%
Burglary52.3825.00%
Vehicle crime51.98-44.44%
Other theft51.9825.00%
Possession of weapons21.98-60.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3041.22-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour1611.890.00%
Public order136.340.00%
Vehicle crime95.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.57-30.00%
Theft from the person72.77133.33%
Possession of weapons52.770.00%
Burglary41.98300.00%
Other theft41.59-55.56%
Other crime31.5950.00%
Drugs31.19-50.00%
Shoplifting21.19-77.78%
Robbery10.79-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4648.7548.39%
Anti-social behaviour1618.2345.45%
Public order136.348.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.15150.00%
Other theft93.9680.00%
Shoplifting93.57-30.77%
Drugs63.57200.00%
Robbery42.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.59300.00%
Theft from the person31.59-40.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.06-24.39%
Shoplifting1312.29160.00%
Public order125.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.7622.22%
Other theft54.36-37.50%
Theft from the person51.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.59300.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Drugs20.79-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.79-85.71%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4142.0117.14%
Public order916.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5750.00%
Other theft83.57-27.27%
Vehicle crime73.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.77-22.22%
Drugs72.7775.00%
Theft from the person52.770.00%
Shoplifting51.9825.00%
Burglary41.98300.00%
Other crime21.59-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3538.84-7.89%
Public order1213.879.09%
Other theft114.7683.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.36-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.38150.00%
Theft from the person51.98-16.67%
Other crime41.98100.00%
Drugs41.5933.33%
Shoplifting41.590.00%
Robbery11.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3842.01-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1715.066.25%
Public order116.74-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour94.3650.00%
Other theft63.570.00%
Burglary62.38500.00%
Theft from the person62.3820.00%
Shoplifting42.380.00%
Drugs31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-66.67%
Other crime20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4444.78-12.00%
Public order1917.44-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson167.5360.00%
Vehicle crime66.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-62.50%
Other theft62.3820.00%
Drugs52.38-50.00%
Theft from the person51.9825.00%
Shoplifting41.9833.33%
Robbery11.59-83.33%
Burglary10.40-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5055.4825.00%
Public order2619.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour1610.30-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson106.34150.00%
Drugs103.9642.86%
Robbery63.9620.00%
Other theft52.3825.00%
Burglary51.98-16.67%
Theft from the person41.9833.33%
Shoplifting31.59-78.57%
Other crime21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.79-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4055.48-16.67%
Public order2615.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.30-20.83%
Shoplifting147.5340.00%
Drugs75.550.00%
Burglary62.770.00%
Vehicle crime62.380.00%
Robbery52.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98-60.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Other crime31.590.00%
Theft from the person31.19-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4853.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2419.020.00%
Public order139.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.150.00%
Shoplifting103.960.00%
Drugs73.960.00%
Vehicle crime62.770.00%
Burglary62.380.00%
Robbery42.380.00%
Theft from the person41.590.00%
Other theft31.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202448
May 202447
April 202430
March 202446
February 202431
January 202441
December 202335
November 202338
October 202344
September 202350
August 202340
July 202348

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202414
May 202420
April 202413
March 202413
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 202319
September 202326
August 202326
July 202313

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202411
May 202417
April 202416
March 202416
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 202316
August 202319
July 202324

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 202410
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 202317
October 202316
September 202310
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 202420
April 20242
March 20249
February 202413
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 5 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
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 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. A638
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 6. Eightlands Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Westgate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stonehyrst Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tentercroft Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ernest Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Ashworth Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Market Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Battye Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Naylor Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kilburn Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. South Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Branch Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Upper Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Eastborough Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rockley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1