WHEAT CLOSE, WF13 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 3RL

WHEAT CLOSE, WF13 3RL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.60 per 1,000 population. This WF13 3RL 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 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 3RL, encompassing approximately 2647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF13 3RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wroe Street with total crimes: 6
  • Cornfield with total crimes: 4
  • School Grove with total crimes: 4

WHEAT CLOSE, WF13 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.60-13.04%
Public order57.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-20.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.2415.00%
Vehicle crime68.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2725.00%
Public order41.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-50.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.755.26%
Anti-social behaviour67.5520.00%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8446.15%
Anti-social behaviour57.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-50.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4444.44%
Criminal damage and arson44.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.80-25.00%
Public order33.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Burglary20.76-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.84-42.86%
Burglary64.53500.00%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Public order41.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.3575.00%
Vehicle crime47.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.06-20.00%
Public order46.04-50.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.735.26%
Public order87.55-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Other theft31.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.24-42.42%
Public order117.18266.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.15-44.44%
Other theft41.89100.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202423
May 202420
April 202419
March 202413
February 20249
January 202412
December 202321
November 202312
October 202316
September 202320
August 202319
July 202333

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20238
August 202311
July 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 4 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
March 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234
July 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wroe Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cornfield
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. School Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beckett Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lowfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carr Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Westfield Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Moorcroft Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Well Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maizebrook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quarry View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Brook Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Barley Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moorcroft Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Staincliffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1