DAWSON GARDENS, WF13 2TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 2TU

DAWSON GARDENS, WF13 2TU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.37 per 1,000 population. This WF13 2TU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF13 postcode area, which has experienced 507 crimes and a crime rate of 17.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF13 2TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 2TU, encompassing approximately 3562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

WF13 2TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldams Road with total crimes: 19
  • Granville Court with total crimes: 12
  • School Street with total crimes: 11

DAWSON GARDENS, WF13 2TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.37-11.90%
Public order2710.39200.00%
Shoplifting127.589.09%
Anti-social behaviour113.37-8.33%
Burglary103.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8150.00%
Drugs52.53150.00%
Other theft31.40-66.67%
Other crime30.84-25.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.0435.48%
Anti-social behaviour1211.79100.00%
Shoplifting113.3710.00%
Other theft93.09125.00%
Public order92.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5350.00%
Vehicle crime51.68-66.67%
Burglary51.40-37.50%
Other crime41.40-42.86%
Drugs21.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.04-24.39%
Vehicle crime158.7066.67%
Public order124.21-33.33%
Shoplifting103.37-37.50%
Burglary82.81300.00%
Other crime72.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-63.64%
Other theft41.120.00%
Drugs31.12-50.00%
Theft from the person30.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.84-33.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.2520.59%
Public order1811.5138.46%
Shoplifting165.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.4922.22%
Vehicle crime93.0980.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.530.00%
Drugs62.2550.00%
Other theft41.68-20.00%
Theft from the person41.120.00%
Possession of weapons31.1250.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.39-5.56%
Public order139.5518.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.6512.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.530.00%
Shoplifting62.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Other theft51.40-44.44%
Drugs41.40-20.00%
Theft from the person41.12300.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.675.88%
Public order1110.1122.22%
Other theft93.0928.57%
Shoplifting92.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2560.00%
Drugs52.25-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.30-19.05%
Public order99.55-40.00%
Other theft72.53133.33%
Drugs71.97-12.50%
Shoplifting71.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-44.44%
Burglary41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-71.43%
Theft from the person20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.4420.00%
Public order1511.7915.38%
Vehicle crime104.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.8112.50%
Drugs82.53166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.2516.67%
Shoplifting61.97-14.29%
Burglary41.6833.33%
Theft from the person41.12100.00%
Other theft31.12-70.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.230.00%
Public order139.8318.18%
Other theft103.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.81-46.67%
Vehicle crime72.25250.00%
Shoplifting71.97-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.970.00%
Burglary31.68-40.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.79-18.60%
Criminal damage and arson159.8315.38%
Shoplifting124.2171.43%
Public order113.37-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.09-14.29%
Other theft51.680.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Theft from the person41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.88-17.31%
Public order1712.07-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson134.77160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.65-30.00%
Shoplifting71.9716.67%
Other theft51.9766.67%
Burglary51.4025.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Theft from the person30.84-40.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Robbery10.56-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5235.930.00%
Public order3114.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.700.00%
Shoplifting62.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Theft from the person51.400.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Drugs41.120.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202442
June 202431
May 202441
April 202434
March 202436
February 202434
January 202442
December 202335
November 202335
October 202343
September 202352

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20249
June 202412
May 202418
April 202413
March 202411
February 20249
January 202415
December 202313
November 202311
October 202317
September 202331

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202415
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202315
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 202416
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Aldams Road
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order7
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Granville Court
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
  • 3. School Street
    Total11
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daisy Hill
    Total9
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Westgate Terrace
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Branch Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bond Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Willan'S Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Swindon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Junction Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St John Parade
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Bath Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Lacey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Nowell'S Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Thornton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Unity Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Oldroyd Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Dickinson Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Paulinus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Boothroyd Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tweedale Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Matthew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hanover Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Burking Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ashworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1