WF14 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 9DB

WF14 9DB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This WF14 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 9DB, encompassing approximately 2402 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF14 9DB 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
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

WF14 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Public order31.25-50.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 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 offences1211.24100.00%
Public order64.99500.00%
Robbery22.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.32-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-16.67%
Other crime52.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-50.00%
Public order10.83-83.33%
Other theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.32225.00%
Public order65.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.50100.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 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 offences46.66-60.00%
Public order41.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16-20.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.3366.67%
Other theft32.08200.00%
Shoplifting11.25-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

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 offences1210.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.990.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 offences84.580.00%
Robbery13.330.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences812.49-52.94%
Burglary63.33200.00%
Public order42.50100.00%
Shoplifting31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-75.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

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 offences1714.98-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson87.08700.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.490.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 20246
May 202413
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202317
September 202318

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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 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 9DB 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. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Princess Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Town Hall Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. King Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. River Bank View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wilson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. A644
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fieldcroft Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Littlemoor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armoury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Maltings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Doctor Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Royd Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Calder Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Banks Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. York Grove
    Total1
    Theft from the person1