BALKS, WF15 6NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6NT

BALKS, WF15 6NT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.24 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6NT 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 6NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6NT, encompassing approximately 1336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 6NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Court with total crimes: 2
  • Fairfield Court with total crimes: 1

BALKS, WF15 6NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.740.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-66.67%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.240.00%
Burglary13.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.24-60.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24150.00%
Other theft13.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Middleton Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fairfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1