WF13 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2LR

WF13 2LR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.96 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2LR, encompassing approximately 3212 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF13 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Crow Nest View with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

WF13 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.65-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.42600.00%
Public order42.1833.33%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.90-23.81%
Vehicle crime74.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.18-50.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-88.89%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.54125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80100.00%
Vehicle crime61.8750.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.525.88%
Vehicle crime45.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5913.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.291000.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.420.00%
Public order20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.41-34.78%
Public order54.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2127.78%
Burglary37.1650.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime75.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1420.00%
Vehicle crime47.47300.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.72-4.76%
Public order26.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.520.00%
Drugs46.540.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202416
June 202421
May 202418
April 202417
March 202415
February 202423
January 202418
December 202324
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20249
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St John Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crow Nest View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 4. Westfield Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stockhill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Beckett Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Beckett Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Beckett Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garden Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moorcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Mitre Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Staincliffe Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Unity Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Burgh Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1