WF15 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8HW

WF15 8HW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8HW, encompassing approximately 1609 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waltons Heights with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Miry Lane with total crimes: 2

WF15 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour26.84-60.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3566.67%
Burglary23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.54366.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.46100.00%
Shoplifting24.970.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.4950.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In January 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 offences77.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.70-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour54.35150.00%
Burglary23.11100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.81-8.33%
Other theft26.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.679.09%
Public order47.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Drugs11.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.78-15.38%
Public order36.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.2985.71%
Public order48.0833.33%
Other crime22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-88.89%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.590.00%
Public order34.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Other crime31.860.00%
Shoplifting11.860.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232
August 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

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

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Waltons Heights
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Springfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Miry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hare Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Oval
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Shearings
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cuniver Court
    Total1
    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