WF14 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8DB

WF14 8DB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF14 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF14 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8DB, encompassing approximately 2138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF14 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royd Court with total crimes: 5
  • Marshall Street with total crimes: 3
  • St Paul'S Road with total crimes: 2

WF14 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.95-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.61200.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Public order20.94-60.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences1213.0920.00%
Public order55.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-80.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.22-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.680.00%
Other crime42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.438.33%
Public order86.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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 offences1212.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.61300.00%
Public order41.8733.33%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8212.50%
Other theft34.210.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.95-38.46%
Other theft33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Shoplifting10.94-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

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 offences1312.1662.50%
Shoplifting36.080.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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 offences86.08-42.86%
Burglary13.74-83.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.36-22.22%
Burglary66.55200.00%
Public order42.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Shoplifting31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-71.43%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.420.00%
Shoplifting23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 20238
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Royd Court
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Marshall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fenton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Armoury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodend Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hirst Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1