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

Overview of Crime in WF15 6JA

LEEDS ROAD, WF15 6JA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.55 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6JA, encompassing approximately 2156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF15 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firthcliffe Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Almondroyd with total crimes: 5
  • Healds Avenue with total crimes: 5

LEEDS ROAD, WF15 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.55-9.52%
Vehicle crime58.81150.00%
Other theft42.3233.33%
Burglary31.86200.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.74200.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.06-33.33%
Other theft36.49-25.00%
Public order21.39-60.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.8716.67%
Vehicle crime59.74150.00%
Public order52.320.00%
Other theft42.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Shoplifting20.93100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.30-5.26%
Public order58.3525.00%
Other theft32.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.46-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.33171.43%
Other theft58.81150.00%
Public order42.32100.00%
Vehicle crime41.86-20.00%
Other crime41.86100.00%
Burglary31.8650.00%
Shoplifting31.39200.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.38-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Public order20.93-60.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.640.00%
Public order52.32-16.67%
Burglary42.32300.00%
Other theft31.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-71.43%
Shoplifting10.93-80.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime75.57250.00%
Other theft63.25100.00%
Public order62.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-37.50%
Shoplifting52.32-50.00%
Burglary12.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.655.26%
Shoplifting109.28233.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.640.00%
Public order43.7133.33%
Other theft31.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.300.00%
Other theft48.81-20.00%
Public order31.86-62.50%
Shoplifting31.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-75.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.36-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.81350.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.1714.29%
Public order83.71100.00%
Other theft53.710.00%
Burglary32.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.590.00%
Shoplifting53.250.00%
Public order42.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202421
May 202414
April 202421
March 202418
February 202419
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 202320
September 202319
August 202319
July 202325

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

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
July 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Firthcliffe Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Almondroyd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Healds Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Firthcliffe View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Firthcliffe Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Leeds Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Keir Hardie Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Firthcliffe Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Firthcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Spring Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Valley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Listing Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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