FORGE LANE, WF15 7AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7AU

FORGE LANE, WF15 7AU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.24 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7AU 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 7AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7AU, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 7AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dymond Road with total crimes: 1
  • Norristhorpe Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Kings Lea with total crimes: 1

FORGE LANE, WF15 7AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences22.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3780.00%
Other theft13.720.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54400.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.24-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences55.78-28.57%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.48-50.00%
Other crime12.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.670.00%
Public order24.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 202312

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
July 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dymond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Norristhorpe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Other crime1