WF15 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7AQ

WF15 7AQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7AQ, encompassing approximately 2409 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF15 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duxbury Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Hartley Court with total crimes: 1
  • Willow Walk with total crimes: 1

WF15 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.15133.33%
Burglary12.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.90-33.33%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.22-14.29%
Public order22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences74.5616.67%
Public order22.900.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.32-33.33%
Other theft12.490.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8850.00%
Other crime33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences62.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.150.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.81-37.50%
Public order32.07200.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81100.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.320.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duxbury Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hartley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willow Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norristhorpe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Balmfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. April Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Balmfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1