WF13 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2SG

WF13 2SG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2SG, encompassing approximately 3306 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF13 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravens Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Pilgrim Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Pilgrim Crescent with total crimes: 3

WF13 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2121.05%
Criminal damage and arson66.9620.00%
Public order61.81200.00%
Vehicle crime61.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-75.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-80.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.73-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.75100.00%
Vehicle crime82.42166.67%
Other theft52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5125.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.0355.56%
Other theft58.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.10-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour125.44500.00%
Burglary43.63300.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.77-17.39%
Vehicle crime35.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Drugs10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.5221.05%
Criminal damage and arson46.9633.33%
Drugs41.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.21100.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Other crime20.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.31-34.48%
Vehicle crime85.75166.67%
Other crime42.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.91141.67%
Other crime48.770.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.19-53.12%
Public order44.54-66.67%
Drugs31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.4523.08%
Public order129.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.72150.00%
Other crime11.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1062.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.86150.00%
Other crime31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.840.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202419
May 202428
April 202418
March 202419
February 202423
January 202419
December 202329
November 202312
October 202315
September 202332
August 202326
July 202316

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 202312
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 202412
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ravens Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Pilgrim Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pilgrim Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beckett Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Crow Nest View
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Quarry Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitworth Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Temple Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hanover Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Unity Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cemetery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St John Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Thornville Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pilgrim Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. St Matthew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thornton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St John Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Oastler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Burgh Mill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Senior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1