WF14 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8AU

WF14 8AU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF14 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF14 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8AU, encompassing approximately 2183 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF14 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 3
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

WF14 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.54-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8333.33%
Public order45.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.54-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.120.00%
Other crime42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83-33.33%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4916.67%
Public order96.41125.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.50300.00%
Public order41.8333.33%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0811.11%
Other theft34.580.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-50.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.16-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson44.1233.33%
Other theft31.830.00%
Shoplifting11.37-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3762.50%
Shoplifting35.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-27.27%
Burglary13.66-83.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.20-35.29%
Burglary65.04200.00%
Public order42.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-71.43%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.4941.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.79133.33%
Shoplifting23.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.500.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20249
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 20249
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF14 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Princess Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Town Hall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. King Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Brewery Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Armoury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Maltings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Doctor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Royd Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ledgard Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1