HALIFAX ROAD, WF15 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8HT

HALIFAX ROAD, WF15 8HT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8HT, encompassing approximately 2137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF15 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ninth Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Aquila Way with total crimes: 3
  • St Barnabas Road with total crimes: 2

HALIFAX ROAD, WF15 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.50128.57%
Drugs47.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-20.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

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 offences711.23-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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 offences1510.76-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour27.02-66.67%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

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 offences1713.1021.43%
Anti-social behaviour67.95100.00%
Burglary22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

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 offences1412.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-50.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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 behaviour67.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

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 offences118.89120.00%
Public order45.15100.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%

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 offences58.42-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences119.82-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.15150.00%
Burglary22.34100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

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 offences1210.29-20.00%
Public order35.61-25.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

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 offences1511.230.00%
Public order47.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 202415
June 202417
May 202414
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

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
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ninth Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Aquila Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waltons Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fern Croft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Tenth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fifth Avenue East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Eleventh Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hare Park Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Shearings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1