WF15 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8DY

WF15 8DY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8DY, encompassing approximately 1731 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8DY 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
  • Harepark Drive with total crimes: 2

WF15 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6780.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.20-33.33%
Public order11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.82-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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 offences1211.55140.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.89-58.33%
Burglary22.890.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.930.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.620.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31-62.50%
Drugs21.730.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.09166.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.620.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour55.78400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-66.67%
Burglary21.73100.00%

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 offences98.09-10.00%
Other theft25.200.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.820.00%
Public order45.780.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 202412
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231

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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF15 8DY 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. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hare Park Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Shearings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1