WHARTON STREET, WF15 7ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7ET

WHARTON STREET, WF15 7ET, Kirklees has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.33 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7ET 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 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7ET, encompassing approximately 2727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF15 7ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Barker Street with total crimes: 8
  • Mark Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WHARTON STREET, WF15 7ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3335.71%
Vehicle crime86.97166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-37.50%
Burglary41.83-20.00%
Other theft41.47300.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.67300.00%
Burglary52.93400.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Drugs41.47300.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-40.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.37-26.67%
Vehicle crime54.030.00%
Public order41.83300.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4315.38%
Criminal damage and arson35.50-25.00%
Other theft21.10-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.73-55.17%
Public order44.7733.33%
Other theft41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-60.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.0645.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.63400.00%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Other theft41.83-42.86%
Other crime41.47300.00%
Public order31.47-40.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.030.00%
Other theft77.3375.00%
Public order52.57150.00%
Vehicle crime31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.33300.00%
Other theft41.47300.00%
Other crime31.47-40.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-66.67%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime64.40500.00%
Other crime52.200.00%
Public order31.83-25.00%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-85.71%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.870.00%
Public order42.57-60.00%
Other theft31.47-50.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.43-5.88%
Public order105.8742.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.670.00%
Other theft62.5750.00%
Shoplifting52.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.330.00%
Shoplifting106.230.00%
Public order73.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.570.00%
Other theft42.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202411
June 202415
May 202413
April 202429
March 202420
February 202420
January 202412
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 7ET 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. Mark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Strawberry Bank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rouse Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brearley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Sampson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ashton Clough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Sydney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Churchfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Ings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Headlands Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1