WF15 6QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 6QL

WF15 6QL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This WF15 6QL 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 6QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 6QL, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 6QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bradd Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ings Crescent with total crimes: 2

WF15 6QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.36-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.58300.00%
Theft from the person22.390.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.5340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.18500.00%
Other theft23.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.760.00%
Vehicle crime42.98300.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.16-28.57%
Other theft32.98-25.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.74-12.50%
Other theft44.18300.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.77-25.00%
Other crime21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Other theft32.3950.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-80.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.53100.00%
Other crime45.97300.00%
Other theft22.390.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-36.36%
Public order24.18100.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.94120.00%
Vehicle crime36.570.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Other crime11.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Middleton Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Firthcliffe Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Firthcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Listing Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bradford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lee Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Green Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1