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

Overview of Crime in WF15 7DY

FORGE LANE, WF15 7DY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7DY 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 7DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7DY, encompassing approximately 3370 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF15 7DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duxbury Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 3
  • Brearley Gardens with total crimes: 3

FORGE LANE, WF15 7DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67150.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.67300.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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 offences73.560.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.08100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.86-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-20.00%
Other crime43.56100.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0150.00%
Vehicle crime34.450.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.8611.11%
Criminal damage and arson12.97-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9312.50%
Other crime42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 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 offences84.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.75100.00%
Public order21.19-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.930.00%
Public order62.370.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
March 202415
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Duxbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brearley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sydney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Forge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Headlands Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hall Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Owlet Hurst Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. School Street
    Total1
    Public order1