PRIORY CLOSE, WF14 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 9EJ

PRIORY CLOSE, WF14 9EJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population. This WF14 9EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF14 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF14 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 9EJ, encompassing approximately 2171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF14 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quarry Place with total crimes: 3
  • Monkfield with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Street with total crimes: 1

PRIORY CLOSE, WF14 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.22100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-50.00%
Shoplifting21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Public order20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.76200.00%
Public order21.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9920.00%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences64.6150.00%
Public order22.760.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.1533.33%
Public order21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quarry Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Monkfield
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Waspsnest Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heathfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Clough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1