WF14 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8LY

WF14 8LY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8LY, encompassing approximately 1051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF14 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 4
  • Brewery Wharf with total crimes: 2
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF14 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3620.00%
Other theft25.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.41133.33%
Shoplifting26.660.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.90-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.750.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.56100.00%
Shoplifting23.800.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.85-50.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Shoplifting21.90100.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Shoplifting12.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Public order11.90-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.71-50.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Shoplifting11.900.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.610.00%
Public order25.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brewery Wharf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkfield Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hurst Lane
    Total1
    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. Mirfield (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1