THE KNOWL, WF14 9RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 9RP

THE KNOWL, WF14 9RP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population. This WF14 9RP 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 9RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 9RP, encompassing approximately 3822 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF14 9RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldcroft Court with total crimes: 3
  • Armoury Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 1

THE KNOWL, WF14 9RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.66-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4911.11%
Other theft32.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.35-58.33%
Public order41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.54140.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-66.67%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.35400.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-42.86%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.09133.33%
Burglary21.83-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.3520.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.23-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.31100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.490.00%
Burglary32.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fieldcroft Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Armoury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oddfellows Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waspsnest Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heathfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Water Royd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Holmdene Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1