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

Overview of Crime in WF14 8DQ

KNOWL ROAD, WF14 8DQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8DQ, encompassing approximately 1750 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: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF14 8DQ 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

KNOWL ROAD, WF14 8DQ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8520.00%
Public order36.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-80.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

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 offences1010.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.860.00%
Public order11.14-83.33%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.1414.29%
Public order64.57100.00%
Shoplifting23.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.000.00%
Public order32.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Other theft11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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 offences79.1416.67%
Other theft34.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Shoplifting11.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.420.00%
Shoplifting34.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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 offences86.28-20.00%
Burglary14.57-83.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

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 offences1017.14-23.08%
Burglary65.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4350.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.7150.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-71.43%
Other theft11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5618.18%
Criminal damage and arson77.43600.00%
Shoplifting24.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Other theft11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.8522.22%
Anti-social behaviour56.280.00%
Public order42.860.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.28-47.06%
Public order45.1433.33%
Shoplifting12.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.710.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313
September 202311
August 20239
July 202317

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
July 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
July 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF14 8DQ 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. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hurst Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fenton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Town Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Huddleston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Back Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mirfield (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1