KNOWLER CLOSE, WF15 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6DQ

KNOWLER CLOSE, WF15 6DQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.65 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6DQ, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 6DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Barker Street with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Strawberry Bank with total crimes: 3

KNOWLER CLOSE, WF15 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.6516.67%
Vehicle crime85.54300.00%
Burglary43.170.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-80.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.75400.00%
Burglary43.960.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.38400.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7120.00%
Other theft44.750.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.50-41.18%
Other theft43.9633.33%
Public order31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2641.67%
Vehicle crime46.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-40.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Other theft31.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime54.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Other theft51.9825.00%
Burglary21.98100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.40-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.4266.67%
Other crime57.92150.00%
Other theft41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Shoplifting31.19200.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-60.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.480.00%
Vehicle crime54.75400.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.30-7.69%
Other theft44.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-50.00%
Public order31.19-57.14%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.03-7.14%
Public order75.15250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.38400.00%
Other theft51.9866.67%
Shoplifting51.98-50.00%
Other crime11.980.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.440.00%
Shoplifting105.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.960.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410
April 202417
March 202412
February 202420
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 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 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 6DQ 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Strawberry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Rouse Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sampson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashton Clough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Firthcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Listing Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bradford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lee Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Churchfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1