HIGHTOWN VIEW, WF15 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8BY

HIGHTOWN VIEW, WF15 8BY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8BY, encompassing approximately 1395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WF15 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laverhills with total crimes: 3
  • The Highlands with total crimes: 1
  • The Oval with total crimes: 1

HIGHTOWN VIEW, WF15 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-60.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.45400.00%
Burglary23.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.88200.00%
Other theft24.30100.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15100.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour24.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-50.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences46.45-42.86%
Other theft22.870.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6040.00%
Vehicle crime25.020.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Laverhills
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. The Highlands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Oval
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1