UNION GROVE, WF15 7JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7JD

UNION GROVE, WF15 7JD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7JD 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 7JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7JD, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 7JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mark Street with total crimes: 4
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 3
  • Brearley Gardens with total crimes: 3

UNION GROVE, WF15 7JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.56-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5385.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Drugs41.320.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5536.36%
Other crime54.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Other theft10.99-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5522.22%
Other theft43.62100.00%
Public order41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.260.00%
Public order22.96100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2212.50%
Vehicle crime42.960.00%
Other crime41.320.00%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-33.33%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.259.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.950.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.230.00%
Public order53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202415
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 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 7JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mark Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vernon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Willow Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dymond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Union Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Larch Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Union Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1