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

Overview of Crime in WF15 8BP

THE OVAL, WF15 8BP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8BP 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 (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tenth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Miry Lane with total crimes: 2

THE OVAL, WF15 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences119.26175.00%
Public order45.36100.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.85-71.43%
Drugs21.950.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.23133.33%
Public order36.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-66.67%
Other crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-85.71%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.920.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Shoplifting11.460.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234
August 202314
July 20236

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tenth Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Springfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Miry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Oval
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Shearings
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cuniver Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rayners Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rydale Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1