THE OVAL, WF15 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8BP

THE OVAL, WF15 8BP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8BP, encompassing approximately 2052 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aquila Way with total crimes: 3
  • St Barnabas Road with total crimes: 2
  • Tenth Avenue with total crimes: 2

THE OVAL, WF15 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.26175.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.36-20.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.319.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.85-66.67%
Public order10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2357.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.36100.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.41-40.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.44-25.00%
Public order11.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In March 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 offences44.870.00%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Public order20.97100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.80-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.41300.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.31-18.18%
Other theft24.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences119.260.00%
Public order45.360.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 8BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aquila Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tenth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fifth Avenue East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Eleventh Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Shearings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1