WF15 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8ER

WF15 8ER, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8ER 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 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8ER, encompassing approximately 1078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF15 8ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waltons Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Fern Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Harepark Drive with total crimes: 2

WF15 8ER 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2820.00%
Public order25.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.86-50.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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 offences513.91-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.64200.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.86-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.77140.00%
Vehicle crime211.130.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.49-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour14.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.4880.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.3520.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.5733.33%
Other crime23.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.64200.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Drugs11.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.280.00%
Public order26.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0675.00%
Other crime26.490.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.35-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour34.640.00%
Drugs12.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.7712.50%
Public order48.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.99-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson37.4250.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.350.00%
Public order23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waltons Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fern Croft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hare Park Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ladywell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1