LIDGATE LANE, WF13 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2BZ

LIDGATE LANE, WF13 2BZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.28 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF13 postcode area, which has experienced 464 crimes and a crime rate of 15.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF13 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2BZ, encompassing approximately 2244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF13 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Textile Street with total crimes: 9
  • Dale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

LIDGATE LANE, WF13 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.2814.29%
Public order710.69-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1250.00%
Other theft62.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.60-19.23%
Public order109.36100.00%
Other theft44.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.60-13.33%
Other theft511.5866.67%
Public order52.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other crime20.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.2930.43%
Public order813.37166.67%
Vehicle crime73.56250.00%
Other crime43.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.6064.29%
Anti-social behaviour410.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-66.67%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.37-17.65%
Vehicle crime66.24100.00%
Other theft42.6733.33%
Burglary41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-62.50%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other crime10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.3888.89%
Anti-social behaviour87.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.56100.00%
Drugs32.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3450.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.58-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.03-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson37.1350.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.826.25%
Vehicle crime97.57800.00%
Other crime44.01300.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Drugs10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.03-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson37.13-50.00%
Other theft21.34-60.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Public order10.89-75.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.360.00%
Other theft52.670.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202426
June 202430
May 202423
April 202414
March 202417
February 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 2BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Textile Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rotary Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hope Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lidgate Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Robin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tate Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyrst Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Jack Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Newsome Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1