WF15 8ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8ES

WF15 8ES, Kirklees has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8ES 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 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8ES, encompassing approximately 799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aquila Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harepark Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Laverhills with total crimes: 1

WF15 8ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.02-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Other theft12.500.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.76100.00%
Burglary12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In May 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 offences511.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.01100.00%
Other theft12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.51-85.71%
Other theft11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.510.00%
Burglary18.760.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7620.00%
Public order17.510.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences512.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.260.00%
Vehicle crime13.750.00%
Public order11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
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 2 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aquila Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1