CHAPEL STREET, WF15 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8HY

CHAPEL STREET, WF15 8HY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8HY, encompassing approximately 2384 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8HY 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

CHAPEL STREET, WF15 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Other crime20.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.74-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour37.55-50.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.6843.75%
Anti-social behaviour69.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-40.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.5266.67%
Public order32.10200.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.07-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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 offences118.8183.33%
Public order44.61100.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5250.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences85.45-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.360.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences118.81-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.6125.00%
Burglary22.10100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.74-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour46.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.6850.00%
Public order31.26-40.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.32100.00%
Public order56.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.480.00%
Public order53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.100.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
February 20241
December 20235
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202418
June 202423
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202315
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 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 8HY 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. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lincs Wold
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fern Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hare Park Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hare Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1