UPPER ROAD, WF13 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2DJ

UPPER ROAD, WF13 2DJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.61 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2DJ, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF13 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Textile Street with total crimes: 4
  • Track Road with total crimes: 3
  • Albert Close with total crimes: 3

UPPER ROAD, WF13 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.61-27.59%
Public order510.56-28.57%
Other theft42.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Other crime11.01-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.6531.82%
Public order714.58133.33%
Vehicle crime43.52100.00%
Other crime42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.1169.23%
Anti-social behaviour411.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Other theft21.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%
Other crime21.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.11-7.14%
Vehicle crime76.54133.33%
Other theft43.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-62.50%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.02100.00%
Vehicle crime33.0250.00%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.06-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Drugs11.01-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.050.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.6114.29%
Vehicle crime88.05700.00%
Public order34.02200.00%
Other crime31.51200.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Drugs11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.57-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson37.04-50.00%
Other theft21.51-60.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.12-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson69.55500.00%
Other theft53.02400.00%
Public order42.51100.00%
Other crime32.01200.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.104.76%
Anti-social behaviour311.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.62-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour410.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0133.33%
Other theft32.010.00%
Public order21.51-50.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.630.00%
Public order413.580.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202429
May 202422
April 202413
March 202414
February 20247
January 202416
December 202316
November 202314
October 202319
September 202322
August 202321
July 202327

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Textile Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Track Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Albert Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Carlisle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. The Wickets
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Howard Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Carr Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tolson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hope Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rockhouse Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Carr Top Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hyrst Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Skipton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wilson Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Rotary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. David Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marlborough Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1