WF15 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7PB

WF15 7PB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7PB, encompassing approximately 2419 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 7PB 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 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.1221.43%
Vehicle crime57.03400.00%
Burglary42.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-66.67%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

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 offences1414.887.69%
Anti-social behaviour95.79350.00%
Burglary43.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.51-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences158.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.2050.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.03-41.18%
Public order24.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.99-15.00%
Vehicle crime37.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Other theft10.83-80.00%

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 offences2012.4017.65%
Other theft58.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.756.25%
Criminal damage and arson37.03200.00%
Other crime21.24-60.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.6414.29%
Other crime56.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-83.33%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.57-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.7950.00%
Other theft32.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Public order10.83-80.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 offences1513.64-6.25%
Public order56.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0733.33%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences1611.990.00%
Public order56.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
July 202413
June 202415
May 202410
April 202417
March 202420
February 202417
January 202416
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 7PB 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. 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. Sydney Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malthouse Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Barker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wharton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Churchfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Headlands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Headlands Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hall Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1