KNOWLES CROFT, WF13 4RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF13 4RN

KNOWLES CROFT, WF13 4RN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.91 per 1,000 population. This WF13 4RN 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 4RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF13 4RN, encompassing approximately 4062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF13 4RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • School Grove with total crimes: 11
  • Wroe Street with total crimes: 7

KNOWLES CROFT, WF13 4RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.91-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour157.88-28.57%
Public order123.6920.00%
Other theft112.9510.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.71-12.50%
Burglary61.72200.00%
Robbery21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.8717.24%
Anti-social behaviour218.37320.00%
Other theft105.170.00%
Public order102.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4660.00%
Vehicle crime51.97-68.75%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.72-3.33%
Vehicle crime167.14433.33%
Public order103.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2325.00%
Other crime21.23-50.00%
Drugs20.49-66.67%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.72-30.23%
Public order117.3857.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.7150.00%
Drugs61.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-55.56%
Other crime40.98300.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-66.67%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.4322.86%
Vehicle crime910.5880.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.220.00%
Public order72.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-66.67%
Drugs40.980.00%
Possession of weapons30.9850.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.7120.69%
Anti-social behaviour128.6171.43%
Criminal damage and arson92.9528.57%
Public order62.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.48-44.44%
Other theft41.230.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.21-9.38%
Public order127.14200.00%
Vehicle crime92.9528.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.72-22.22%
Other theft41.72-20.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.47-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour97.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.22133.33%
Vehicle crime71.72250.00%
Other theft51.7266.67%
Public order41.23-33.33%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.26-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour98.1228.57%
Public order62.22-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-57.14%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Other crime30.74-25.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Robbery10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.2052.17%
Public order118.61266.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.71133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.7216.67%
Vehicle crime71.72250.00%
Other crime41.72100.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.344.55%
Anti-social behaviour65.66-57.14%
Public order31.48-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.410.00%
Public order103.450.00%
Other theft62.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202421
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202434
June 202429
May 202430
April 202443
March 202435
February 202429
January 202432
December 202333
November 202335
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
January 20242
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. School Grove
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wroe Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clifton Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Moorside End
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Birkdale Grove
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Staincliffe Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. School Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pit Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Knowles Hill Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. School Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scarr End Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Bronte Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Back Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Blenheim Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moorcroft Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. School Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Moorside Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Moorside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Moorside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. North Lodge Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brewerton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dray View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. The Oval
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Russell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Back Leatham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Brunswick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1