MELTON WAY, WF15 7QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 7QU

MELTON WAY, WF15 7QU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This WF15 7QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF15 postcode area, which has experienced 139 crimes and a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 7QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 7QU, encompassing approximately 1545 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 7QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Echo Street with total crimes: 4
  • John Booth Close with total crimes: 3
  • April Court with total crimes: 1

MELTON WAY, WF15 7QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.12250.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.53-75.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.35700.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.24100.00%
Public order22.59100.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-60.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.47-55.56%
Other theft22.59100.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.2450.00%
Public order35.8250.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4720.00%
Public order23.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.65500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.8866.67%
Shoplifting23.240.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.47-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.710.00%
Other theft35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 7QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Echo Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. John Booth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. April Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ashby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorfield View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fountain Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1