WF15 7FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7FH

WF15 7FH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.31 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7FH 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 7FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7FH, encompassing approximately 2537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WF15 7FH 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 7FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.3135.29%
Anti-social behaviour59.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.9766.67%
Other theft41.97300.00%
Public order31.58-40.00%
Burglary21.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.8654.55%
Anti-social behaviour106.70233.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.94350.00%
Public order53.5525.00%
Burglary41.97300.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Drugs41.58300.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Other theft11.18-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 offences1111.82-26.67%
Public order44.34300.00%
Other theft41.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4650.00%
Other theft35.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-66.67%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.64-62.96%
Public order33.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.7142.11%
Vehicle crime510.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Public order41.58-20.00%
Other crime41.58300.00%
Other theft31.58-50.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.3735.71%
Other theft67.4950.00%
Public order52.36150.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In February 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 offences1414.1916.67%
Other crime45.520.00%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-66.67%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

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 offences1214.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime64.730.00%
Other crime42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-57.14%
Public order31.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 offences1614.196.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.3116.67%
Other theft32.76-40.00%
Public order31.18-70.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.79-80.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.31-21.05%
Public order105.9142.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.940.00%
Other theft52.3666.67%
Shoplifting51.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.49-38.71%
Shoplifting107.49233.33%
Public order73.94600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.76500.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.950.00%
Other theft312.220.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202411
June 202415
May 202410
April 202427
March 202419
February 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 202319
September 202331

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 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
September 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 7FH 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. Frederick Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Bradd Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ings Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Sydney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Willow Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1