WF15 7HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7HP

WF15 7HP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7HP 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 7HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7HP, encompassing approximately 2974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WF15 7HP 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
  • Duxbury Gardens with total crimes: 3

WF15 7HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson66.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-55.56%
Burglary41.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.71200.00%
Burglary43.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34300.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.73-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.710.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7215.38%
Other theft25.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.06-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour34.370.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4410.00%
Vehicle crime47.4033.33%
Other crime41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Other theft20.67-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7811.11%
Other theft56.72150.00%
Public order51.68400.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Drugs20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson36.05200.00%
Other crime21.01-50.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 offences1410.42-6.67%
Other crime44.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-83.33%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0450.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.44-6.25%
Public order55.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.750.00%
Public order55.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 202413
April 202422
March 202420
February 202418
January 202414
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

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
July 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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 7HP 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. Duxbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Dymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Headlands Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1