WF13 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2SW

WF13 2SW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.48 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2SW, encompassing approximately 1887 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF13 2SW area, explore the WF13 2SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF13 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravens Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Senior Street with total crimes: 4

WF13 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.48-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.89200.00%
Public order43.18-33.33%
Drugs32.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.60-6.25%
Public order67.9550.00%
Burglary43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.4245.45%
Criminal damage and arson48.480.00%
Public order42.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.42-26.67%
Vehicle crime55.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12100.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Other crime11.06-66.67%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.31150.00%
Other crime37.95200.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.18200.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0771.43%
Public order26.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.48-53.33%
Vehicle crime33.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other crime21.06-50.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.31114.29%
Other crime47.950.00%
Public order32.12200.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.95-53.33%
Vehicle crime23.710.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.310.00%
Other theft37.950.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202416
June 202411
May 202415
April 20246
March 202412
February 20247
January 20247
December 202315
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ravens Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Senior Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Fall Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weaving Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St John Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Whitworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Island View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mavis Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Thornville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Craven Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Temple Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Paulinus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Brook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Middle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1