WF14 8QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 8QF

WF14 8QF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This WF14 8QF 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 8QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 8QF, encompassing approximately 1654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF14 8QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 2

WF14 8QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.63100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.69-25.00%
Public order35.440.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In June 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 offences1212.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.50-27.27%
Public order54.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Shoplifting21.81100.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2922.22%
Anti-social behaviour36.65200.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0628.57%
Public order25.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.250.00%
Other theft24.23100.00%
Shoplifting11.21-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0675.00%
Shoplifting34.230.00%
Public order11.810.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.83-66.67%
Burglary22.420.00%
Public order11.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.31-14.29%
Public order47.25300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4250.00%
Shoplifting31.8150.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-66.67%
Other crime11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.46100.00%
Shoplifting23.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.420.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Princess Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Town Hall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. King Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Brewery Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ledgard Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Calder Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chapel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granny Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1