HIGHFIELD LANE, WF13 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 4BQ

HIGHFIELD LANE, WF13 4BQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.71 per 1,000 population. This WF13 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 4BQ, encompassing approximately 1644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF13 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crofts with total crimes: 5
  • Fountains Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Spinners Fold with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD LANE, WF13 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1723.71-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour810.3433.33%
Other theft34.860.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-66.67%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.75-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour611.550.00%
Vehicle crime63.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65100.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Public order21.22-50.00%
Other crime11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2635.2773.33%
Vehicle crime1015.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.08-45.45%
Public order43.6533.33%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.36-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour119.12-8.33%
Vehicle crime66.69100.00%
Public order33.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2734.6635.00%
Anti-social behaviour1216.42200.00%
Public order67.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.43-50.00%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.3681.82%
Vehicle crime612.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04100.00%
Public order42.43100.00%
Drugs32.430.00%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Other crime11.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime96.69125.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.470.00%
Public order23.04-50.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.9750.00%
Public order420.07100.00%
Vehicle crime42.430.00%
Burglary32.43-40.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.1510.00%
Burglary513.38400.00%
Vehicle crime43.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.4333.33%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Public order21.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.2817.65%
Vehicle crime312.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-25.00%
Drugs31.82200.00%
Public order21.82-66.67%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.71-5.56%
Public order610.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.4350.00%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary21.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202426
June 202415
May 202427
April 202420
March 202411
February 202433
January 202422
December 202320
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF13 4BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Crofts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Fountains Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Spinners Fold
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Forster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tidswell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Common Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Highfield Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Waterstone Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lobley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Indus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brooklyn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Halifax Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kilpin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Deacons Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charnwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Easby Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Staincliffe Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hillary Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Carlinghow Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jensen Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lascelles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kilpin Hill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Castle Hill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1