EDWARD STREET, WF15 6PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6PJ

EDWARD STREET, WF15 6PJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.04 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6PJ 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 6PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6PJ, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF15 6PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Barker Street with total crimes: 8
  • Strawberry Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Rouse Street with total crimes: 3

EDWARD STREET, WF15 6PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.040.00%
Vehicle crime53.700.00%
Burglary42.31100.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.70150.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4833.33%
Burglary23.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.78200.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime34.170.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.11-15.38%
Other theft35.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Other crime10.46-75.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.650.00%
Other crime46.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5744.44%
Vehicle crime36.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4880.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.26-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Burglary21.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.87-7.69%
Other theft25.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.430.00%
Other theft36.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.390.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202411
February 202413
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 6PJ 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. Strawberry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Rouse Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Darley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sampson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ashton Clough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bradford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lee Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Churchfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1