WF15 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7EX

WF15 7EX, Kirklees has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7EX, encompassing approximately 2807 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF15 7EX area, explore the WF15 7EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WF15 7EX 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

WF15 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.3215.38%
Vehicle crime75.34250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.49-55.56%
Burglary41.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other theft41.42300.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.7418.18%
Anti-social behaviour94.63350.00%
Burglary53.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Drugs41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.91-15.38%
Public order43.920.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1230.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.630.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.19-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson33.560.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Other theft10.71-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3222.22%
Anti-social behaviour47.840.00%
Other theft41.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Other crime41.420.00%
Public order31.42-40.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8238.46%
Other theft56.4166.67%
Public order51.78150.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.11-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.63300.00%
Other crime31.42-25.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4016.67%
Other crime44.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-83.33%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.049.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.2750.00%
Other theft32.14-40.00%
Public order21.07-75.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.96-26.67%
Public order83.9233.33%
Other theft52.8566.67%
Shoplifting51.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.960.00%
Shoplifting105.340.00%
Public order63.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 202422
March 202418
February 202413
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315

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 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

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 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 7EX 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. Brearley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Sampson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ashton Clough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Sydney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Churchfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Headlands Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1