WF15 6AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6AR

WF15 6AR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF15 postcode area, which has experienced 139 crimes and a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 6AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6AR, encompassing approximately 2266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF15 6AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Healds Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Barker Street with total crimes: 2

WF15 6AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.8820.00%
Other theft65.2920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6566.67%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0311.11%
Other theft54.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.80-60.87%
Other theft43.97-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-25.00%
Public order21.32-60.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.189.52%
Other theft710.15-12.50%
Public order53.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Shoplifting21.76-33.33%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.62133.33%
Other theft89.27-11.11%
Public order63.5350.00%
Vehicle crime32.6550.00%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.88-18.18%
Other theft93.97200.00%
Public order43.97-20.00%
Other crime31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.97-8.33%
Vehicle crime64.850.00%
Public order52.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-33.33%
Other crime41.760.00%
Other theft31.76-50.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.44-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson65.2950.00%
Other theft62.6550.00%
Public order32.65-66.67%
Shoplifting31.32-62.50%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Drugs10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.50-10.53%
Public order97.50-10.00%
Shoplifting83.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Other theft41.76-42.86%
Burglary11.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.44-29.63%
Shoplifting128.38300.00%
Public order105.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.41100.00%
Other theft73.5340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.090.00%
Burglary22.21-60.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.3042.11%
Burglary511.9125.00%
Other theft52.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-75.00%
Shoplifting31.76200.00%
Public order21.32-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.92-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour168.3860.00%
Public order107.06100.00%
Other theft44.4133.33%
Burglary41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-25.00%
Other crime31.32200.00%
Shoplifting11.32-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.470.00%
Shoplifting74.410.00%
Public order53.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 202423
March 202421
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317
October 202319
September 202327
August 202319
July 202326

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20232
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 20233
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Healds Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Upper Barker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mark Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Leeds Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keir Hardie Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barber Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alfred Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Spring Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Flush
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Gasworks Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dymond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sydney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Barracks Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1