WF15 8HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8HN

WF15 8HN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.67 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF15 postcode area, which has experienced 139 crimes and a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 8HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8HN, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seventh Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Tenth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Waltons Heights with total crimes: 3

WF15 8HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.6758.33%
Burglary212.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.00-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-71.43%
Burglary11.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.67100.00%
Other crime24.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.33200.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.670.00%
Public order36.0050.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences911.3350.00%
Other theft26.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.33-33.33%
Other crime14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.67-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour36.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.330.00%
Public order47.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.33-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.330.00%
Public order22.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.0033.33%
Burglary32.670.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.67-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.00-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-66.67%
Other crime32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.670.00%
Other crime26.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202412
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311
September 202312
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Seventh Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tenth Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Waltons Heights
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B6119
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Miry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hare Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rayners Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hare Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hare Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Upper House Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Rydale Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1