LEEDS ROAD, WF15 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6AB

LEEDS ROAD, WF15 6AB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.35 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF15 postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6AB, encompassing approximately 1628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF15 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saxton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Firthcliffe Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield Close with total crimes: 3

LEEDS ROAD, WF15 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1315.358.33%
Vehicle crime47.98-33.33%
Public order22.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.88-52.00%
Vehicle crime67.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Drugs21.84100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Public order11.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.2547.06%
Anti-social behaviour515.3566.67%
Burglary33.07200.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Other crime21.84100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.4213.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other theft21.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.74-16.67%
Other theft49.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.46-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Public order10.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.18-5.26%
Vehicle crime611.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.680.00%
Public order53.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0750.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.4246.15%
Criminal damage and arson211.670.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.5030.00%
Public order57.98400.00%
Other crime43.070.00%
Burglary32.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-33.33%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.9711.11%
Vehicle crime46.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Burglary21.23-50.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.900.00%
Burglary45.53100.00%
Vehicle crime32.46-62.50%
Public order31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.42-47.06%
Vehicle crime85.53166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.910.00%
Public order33.070.00%
Burglary21.84-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.8830.77%
Criminal damage and arson510.44400.00%
Vehicle crime33.07200.00%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.980.00%
Public order36.760.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202425
June 202417
May 202415
April 202418
March 202419
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20242
September 202311

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Saxton Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Firthcliffe Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Leeds Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Owler Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Almondroyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Firthcliffe Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Firthcliffe View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Firthcliffe Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Firthcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Firthcliffe Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Listing Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1