WF13 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 3LU

WF13 3LU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This WF13 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 3LU, encompassing approximately 2781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF13 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jessamine Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Union Street with total crimes: 3

WF13 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2216.67%
Public order55.03-16.67%
Shoplifting41.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-62.50%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.74-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour84.31300.00%
Public order62.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Shoplifting31.08-50.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.94-26.09%
Shoplifting66.1150.00%
Public order42.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.1876.92%
Public order88.2760.00%
Shoplifting42.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.500.00%
Public order54.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other theft31.08-57.14%
Other crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting21.08-77.78%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.4618.18%
Shoplifting94.6750.00%
Other theft73.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8622.22%
Shoplifting63.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.38-64.00%
Shoplifting93.24800.00%
Burglary53.24400.00%
Vehicle crime51.80150.00%
Other theft41.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Public order21.08-66.67%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-87.50%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.0547.06%
Criminal damage and arson88.9960.00%
Public order62.88100.00%
Other crime42.16300.00%
Theft from the person21.440.00%
Other theft20.72-66.67%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.82-54.05%
Anti-social behaviour86.11166.67%
Other theft62.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1666.67%
Public order31.80-50.00%
Burglary21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.37164.29%
Public order613.3050.00%
Shoplifting42.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Drugs31.0850.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.30-36.36%
Shoplifting55.03150.00%
Public order41.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.900.00%
Public order67.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20238
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202417
April 202423
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 202325
October 202317
September 202337
August 202314
July 202322

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 3LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jessamine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charles Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bell Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bradbury Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Garden Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dearnley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Netherfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fox Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Field Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1