WF15 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6BU

WF15 6BU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.79 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6BU 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6BU, encompassing approximately 1806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

WF15 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Healds Avenue with total crimes: 4

WF15 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.798.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.20125.00%
Public order74.98133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.8850.00%
Vehicle crime43.3233.33%
Shoplifting42.21300.00%
Drugs42.21100.00%
Other theft22.21-71.43%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.0450.00%
Other theft76.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.2933.33%
Other theft54.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-75.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.40-66.67%
Other theft43.32-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-25.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.70-5.26%
Other theft79.970.00%
Vehicle crime43.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Public order32.21-57.14%
Shoplifting21.66-33.33%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.91171.43%
Other theft710.52-22.22%
Public order73.8875.00%
Shoplifting33.8850.00%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft918.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.98-12.50%
Public order43.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-66.67%
Other crime21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.4914.29%
Vehicle crime64.430.00%
Public order43.3233.33%
Other crime32.210.00%
Other theft31.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-40.00%
Burglary31.6650.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.06-46.15%
Other theft63.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.32150.00%
Public order32.77-66.67%
Shoplifting31.66-62.50%
Burglary21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-66.67%
Drugs11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.02-18.75%
Public order97.20-18.18%
Shoplifting84.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.43-25.00%
Other theft43.32-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-60.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.10-30.43%
Shoplifting128.86300.00%
Public order116.64450.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.09100.00%
Other theft74.4340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.880.00%
Burglary22.77-50.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.700.00%
Other theft512.730.00%
Burglary42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.210.00%
Shoplifting32.210.00%
Public order21.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246
April 202418
March 202419
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Healds Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. James Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Northgate
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Keir Hardie Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Mark Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Malthouse Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gasworks Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alfred Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Thornleigh Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bank Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Parker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cornmill Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Union Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Smith Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sydney Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Barracks Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Barber Square
    Total1
    Other theft1