HIGHTOWN ROAD, WF15 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8DR

HIGHTOWN ROAD, WF15 8DR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8DR, encompassing approximately 1253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8DR 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
  • The Oval with total crimes: 1

HIGHTOWN ROAD, WF15 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences67.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.78100.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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
Burglary13.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.990.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In June 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 behaviour24.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-50.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In May 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 offences47.18300.00%
Other theft23.19100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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
Shoplifting23.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.97300.00%
Drugs23.190.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-80.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In January 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 offences57.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.18-28.57%
Other theft23.990.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

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 offences79.5740.00%
Vehicle crime25.580.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20244
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 8DR 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. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Shearings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1