WF15 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8EZ

WF15 8EZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8EZ, encompassing approximately 1327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF15 8EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ninth Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Fifth Avenue West with total crimes: 3
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF15 8EZ 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons34.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Other crime22.260.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.56-9.09%
Public order37.5350.00%
Other crime22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft11.51-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.57-8.33%
Other theft38.290.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0571.43%
Criminal damage and arson39.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.2750.00%
Public order34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences912.05350.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.780.00%
Public order23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-60.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.780.00%
Vehicle crime13.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences46.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.030.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ninth Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fifth Avenue West
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seventh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heights Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eighth Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1