LINCS WOLD, WF15 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8JL

LINCS WOLD, WF15 8JL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.24 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8JL, encompassing approximately 2458 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ninth Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Fifth Avenue West with total crimes: 3
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 3

LINCS WOLD, WF15 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2441.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.92-28.57%
Drugs42.030.00%
Possession of weapons31.630.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.21-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.88600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.870.00%
Other theft310.170.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-85.71%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.8738.89%
Anti-social behaviour710.17-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-33.33%
Burglary21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.1238.46%
Anti-social behaviour127.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.8850.00%
Public order42.44100.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.028.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.66100.00%
Public order21.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.179.09%
Other theft44.88100.00%
Public order41.6333.33%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences118.9537.50%
Public order34.480.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.51-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.63-80.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9815.38%
Anti-social behaviour56.10-16.67%
Drugs22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.39-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.29200.00%
Public order42.4433.33%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.510.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202425
June 202425
May 202418
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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 8JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ninth Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fifth Avenue West
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seventh Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waltons Heights
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Fern Croft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Tenth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fifth Avenue East
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Eleventh Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Harepark Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hare Park Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Ladywell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eighth Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Miry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1