HALIFAX ROAD, WF13 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2JH

HALIFAX ROAD, WF13 2JH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.41 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2JH, encompassing approximately 3124 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (23.26% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

WF13 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corporation Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Daisy Hill with total crimes: 8

HALIFAX ROAD, WF13 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5338.4123.26%
Public order1216.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.84266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.5225.00%
Burglary83.2014.29%
Other crime72.560.00%
Other theft62.2420.00%
Drugs51.92400.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.60-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4333.617.50%
Public order1013.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime103.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.20-46.67%
Other crime72.56250.00%
Burglary72.2475.00%
Shoplifting62.24-66.67%
Other theft51.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-75.00%
Theft from the person30.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.32-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.8542.86%
Public order1812.80100.00%
Shoplifting185.761700.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.80100.00%
Drugs93.84200.00%
Vehicle crime72.88-12.50%
Theft from the person52.24-16.67%
Burglary41.600.00%
Other theft41.28-20.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.84-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.96-7.69%
Public order93.8412.50%
Vehicle crime82.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56-33.33%
Theft from the person61.92100.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Burglary41.60300.00%
Drugs31.28-50.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-85.71%
Robbery10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.0153.85%
Anti-social behaviour1312.8044.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.16125.00%
Public order82.880.00%
Shoplifting72.56-41.67%
Drugs62.24200.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Robbery41.600.00%
Theft from the person31.28-40.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.96-31.58%
Shoplifting128.32140.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.840.00%
Public order82.8860.00%
Other theft52.56-44.44%
Theft from the person51.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-71.43%
Drugs20.64-71.43%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3831.3740.74%
Anti-social behaviour912.16125.00%
Other theft92.8812.50%
Vehicle crime72.8816.67%
Drugs72.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-14.29%
Public order51.92-44.44%
Burglary51.6066.67%
Shoplifting51.6025.00%
Theft from the person31.60-25.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.92-15.62%
Public order98.64-10.00%
Other theft82.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.56-56.25%
Vehicle crime62.24500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-50.00%
Drugs41.2833.33%
Theft from the person41.28-33.33%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.41-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson1610.2445.45%
Public order105.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.2033.33%
Burglary62.56500.00%
Theft from the person61.9250.00%
Other theft51.92-28.57%
Shoplifting41.6033.33%
Drugs31.28-25.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.37-2.33%
Public order1413.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.4822.22%
Other theft73.5275.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Drugs41.28-55.56%
Theft from the person41.28100.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%
Robbery10.32-83.33%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.410.00%
Public order2113.7631.25%
Anti-social behaviour146.72-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson94.4850.00%
Drugs92.8828.57%
Robbery62.88100.00%
Other theft41.920.00%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Shoplifting31.28-78.57%
Other crime20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4341.93-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour1913.76-17.39%
Public order166.0860.00%
Shoplifting145.1240.00%
Drugs74.4840.00%
Vehicle crime62.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92-33.33%
Burglary51.9225.00%
Other theft41.6033.33%
Robbery31.280.00%
Theft from the person30.9650.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4839.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour2315.360.00%
Public order107.360.00%
Shoplifting103.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.200.00%
Drugs52.880.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 503 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202443
May 202440
April 202428
March 202440
February 202426
January 202438
December 202327
November 202332
October 202342
September 202343
August 202343
July 202348

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 202418
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314
September 202321
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202316
October 202311
September 20239
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 202314
August 202319
July 202323

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 202418
April 20241
March 20247
February 202412
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 6 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Corporation Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Daisy Hill
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. A638
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Eightlands Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westgate
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
  • 8. Cliffe Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Willan'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Westgate Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. School Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oates Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Tentercroft Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ernest Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Granville Court
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashworth Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Market Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Naylor Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kilburn Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Tolson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Vulcan Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Greaves Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1