SOUTH STREET, WF14 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8PL

SOUTH STREET, WF14 8PL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF14 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF14 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8PL, encompassing approximately 1909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF14 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • King Street with total crimes: 2
  • Brewery Wharf with total crimes: 1

SOUTH STREET, WF14 8PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences35.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.81-16.67%
Public order22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3850.00%
Other crime43.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.90-55.56%
Public order42.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences910.4750.00%
Public order44.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.81100.00%
Public order33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.71-62.50%
Other theft21.570.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.33100.00%
Shoplifting24.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.19-55.56%
Burglary12.09-80.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4712.50%
Burglary54.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting11.05-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences89.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Shoplifting21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 2 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. King Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brewery Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Royd Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ledgard Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calder Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Chapel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1