WF15 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6BS

WF15 6BS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.82 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6BS, encompassing approximately 2354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WF15 6BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Barker Street with total crimes: 8
  • Mark Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WF15 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.8223.53%
Anti-social behaviour68.92-45.45%
Vehicle crime62.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.55-16.67%
Other theft42.12300.00%
Burglary31.70-25.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.0613.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.22450.00%
Vehicle crime74.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.97200.00%
Burglary42.55100.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Drugs41.70300.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.29-21.05%
Vehicle crime56.3766.67%
Other theft42.12100.00%
Public order31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5958.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.59-53.85%
Other theft55.1025.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-57.14%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.0923.81%
Anti-social behaviour711.04600.00%
Vehicle crime52.9725.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Other theft41.70-42.86%
Other crime31.70200.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.8431.25%
Other theft78.9275.00%
Vehicle crime42.97100.00%
Public order41.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.7223.08%
Other theft46.80100.00%
Other crime31.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-25.00%
Drugs31.2750.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.99-13.33%
Vehicle crime55.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-42.86%
Other crime41.700.00%
Public order31.70-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.72-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson76.370.00%
Public order42.97-60.00%
Other theft31.70-40.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.85-80.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.79-13.64%
Public order108.0742.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.250.00%
Other theft52.9725.00%
Vehicle crime52.120.00%
Shoplifting52.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.210.00%
Shoplifting109.350.00%
Public order74.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.970.00%
Other theft42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202415
June 202419
May 202412
April 202426
March 202421
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Upper Barker Street
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Strawberry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Firthcliffe Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sampson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ashton Clough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Sydney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Willow Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1