WF15 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8HW

WF15 8HW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8HW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF15 8HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aquila Way with total crimes: 3
  • Waltons Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Fern Croft with total crimes: 2

WF15 8HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.56100.00%
Public order26.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 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 offences510.56-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences1116.780.00%
Public order36.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aquila Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Waltons Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fern Croft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hare Park Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Shearings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1