KINGS HEAD ROAD, WF14 9SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF14 9SJ

KINGS HEAD ROAD, WF14 9SJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.20 per 1,000 population. This WF14 9SJ 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 9SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF14 9SJ, encompassing approximately 4057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF14 9SJ 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
  • Wilson Terrace with total crimes: 1

KINGS HEAD ROAD, WF14 9SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.20-22.22%
Public order31.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 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 offences95.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1650.00%
Public order52.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-58.33%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.87140.00%
Public order72.96133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.73-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.48100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.398.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.20400.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.4433.33%
Vehicle crime22.96100.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.42-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.22-40.00%
Public order41.48100.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.42120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.73-61.54%
Vehicle crime11.23-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6544.44%
Vehicle crime43.2033.33%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.410.00%
Public order42.220.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF14 9SJ 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. Wilson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Waspsnest Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Water Royd Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norman Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Holmdene Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodsome Drive
    Total1
    Public order1