KNOWL ROAD, WF14 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8DJ

KNOWL ROAD, WF14 8DJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8DJ, encompassing approximately 1920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF14 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Royd Court with total crimes: 5
  • St Paul'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

KNOWL ROAD, WF14 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.41-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4937.50%
Public order35.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-85.71%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.16133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.52-83.33%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.5466.67%
Public order65.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-25.00%
Shoplifting21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.37-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.85-12.50%
Other theft33.640.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.37-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.160.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Shoplifting11.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9312.50%
Shoplifting34.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.25-20.00%
Theft from the person14.160.00%
Burglary10.52-83.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.62-16.67%
Burglary65.21200.00%
Drugs33.120.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-71.43%
Other theft11.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.250.00%
Shoplifting23.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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 8DJ postcode area is presented below.

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