CHURCH STREET, WF15 8HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8HR

CHURCH STREET, WF15 8HR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8HR 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF15 8HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8HR, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF15 8HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hare Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Eleventh Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Harepark Drive with total crimes: 3

CHURCH STREET, WF15 8HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.35-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.49-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour26.47-66.67%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.6421.43%
Anti-social behaviour67.33100.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-50.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences118.19120.00%
Public order44.74100.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%

In February 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 offences56.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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 offences54.31-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.06-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.74150.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.49-20.00%
Public order35.17-25.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.35150.00%
Public order46.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.490.00%
Public order42.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 202417
May 202414
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hare Park Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Eleventh Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harepark Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laverhills
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Tenth Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Highlands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Oval
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fern Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hare Park Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hare Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1