WF14 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8BE

WF14 8BE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.07 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF14 postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF14 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8BE, encompassing approximately 2218 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF14 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Street with total crimes: 7
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brewery Wharf with total crimes: 2

WF14 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0720.00%
Public order55.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.510.00%
Other crime42.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-33.33%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences1416.2316.67%
Public order96.31125.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7050.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences1212.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.41300.00%
Public order41.8033.33%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences109.920.00%
Other theft34.510.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-50.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.47-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson44.5133.33%
Other theft31.800.00%
Shoplifting11.35-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

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 offences1312.1744.44%
Shoplifting35.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.31-30.77%
Burglary14.06-83.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.88-31.58%
Burglary65.86200.00%
Public order42.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%
Shoplifting31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-71.43%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.1346.15%
Criminal damage and arson78.5675.00%
Shoplifting23.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.428.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.86100.00%
Public order41.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Other theft31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.37-36.84%
Public order55.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.680.00%
Public order58.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202313
October 202319
September 202313
August 202312
July 202319

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
July 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Beech Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Princess Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brewery Wharf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ledgard Wharf
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fenton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Town Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Nettleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Huddleston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chadwick Fold Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Marshall Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hirst Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mirfield (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1