WF15 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8LB

WF15 8LB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.88 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8LB, encompassing approximately 2486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF15 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seventh Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Tenth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF15 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.88-15.38%
Public order38.850.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.2852.94%
Anti-social behaviour610.46-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.41-50.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.7054.55%
Anti-social behaviour116.8437.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.42100.00%
Public order42.4133.33%
Burglary21.610.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.420.00%
Public order33.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.05-8.33%
Public order54.42400.00%
Other theft42.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0433.33%
Vehicle crime24.830.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-80.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 offences1510.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.03-16.67%
Drugs22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.83200.00%
Vehicle crime32.41200.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences1510.8650.00%
Public order46.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.46-54.55%
Public order44.020.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.85-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.41-61.54%
Public order42.01-55.56%
Other theft21.610.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.030.00%
Public order95.230.00%
Other crime33.620.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202426
May 202417
April 202411
March 202411
February 202412
January 20249
December 202315
November 202312
October 202315
September 202310
August 202322
July 202322

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236
July 202315

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 202313

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Seventh Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tenth Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Central Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waltons Heights
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Twelfth Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tanner Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sixth Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. B6119
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fifth Avenue West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Eighth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Miry Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hare Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hare Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1