BRIAR DRIVE, WF13 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 4NJ

BRIAR DRIVE, WF13 4NJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.58 per 1,000 population. This WF13 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 4NJ, encompassing approximately 3473 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF13 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Scarr End Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Moor View with total crimes: 6

BRIAR DRIVE, WF13 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.5826.32%
Vehicle crime186.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.18300.00%
Other theft63.450.00%
Public order31.73-66.67%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.385.56%
Public order95.4780.00%
Vehicle crime62.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1811.80-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson55.1866.67%
Public order51.4425.00%
Other theft41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9458.33%
Public order45.47300.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-71.43%
Other theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.21-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour73.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02150.00%
Vehicle crime41.44-55.56%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Public order10.58-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.990.00%
Public order107.77233.33%
Vehicle crime92.88350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.59250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.530.00%
Other theft67.77200.00%
Public order31.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.098.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.7740.00%
Public order42.02-33.33%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.8256.25%
Public order67.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.44300.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0614.29%
Burglary34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.67-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.0328.57%
Public order52.59-28.57%
Other theft41.4433.33%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.67-11.76%
Public order74.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0240.00%
Other theft32.02-25.00%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.670.00%
Public order74.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.020.00%
Other theft41.440.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202419
May 202418
April 202419
March 202412
February 202427
January 202427
December 202327
November 202325
October 202316
September 202314
August 202315
July 202317

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Scarr End Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Moor View
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Knowles Hill Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Low Cliff Walk
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 6. School Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Highfield Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Occupation Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Moorside End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lawnhurst Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jensen Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sherwood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Bower Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Hollins Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Clifton Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Moorside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moorside Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Squirrel Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Carlinghow Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Capas Heights Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Shelley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Keats Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Briar Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Moor End Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lower Bower Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Brewerton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bronte Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pit Lane
    Total1
    Public order1