WF14 9AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 9AD

WF14 9AD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This WF14 9AD 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 9AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 9AD, encompassing approximately 2538 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF14 9AD Crime Hotspots

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

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

WF14 9AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4255.56%
Anti-social behaviour35.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Public order20.79-66.67%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8528.57%
Public order63.55500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.760.00%
Other crime42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Public order11.18-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.00300.00%
Public order64.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.09400.00%
Public order41.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2712.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.550.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.1533.33%
Other theft31.580.00%
Shoplifting11.18-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.730.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.330.00%
Robbery13.150.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.03-52.94%
Burglary63.15200.00%
Public order42.36100.00%
Shoplifting31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-75.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.58-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson86.70700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-50.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.480.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 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 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF14 9AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shaw Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Wilson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. A644
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fieldcroft Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brewery Wharf
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Knowl Park Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Littlemoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Armoury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Maltings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Doctor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Royd Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. York Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1