VICTORIA CLOSE, WF15 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF15 8LU

VICTORIA CLOSE, WF15 8LU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.23 per 1,000 population. This WF15 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF15 8LU, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF15 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ninth Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Aquila Way with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA CLOSE, WF15 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.620.00%
Drugs42.54300.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson64.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
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 offences1812.69-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour37.62-50.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2726.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.0420.00%
Burglary22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1513.11114.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.35-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.1266.67%
Other crime22.120.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.96-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.96200.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

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 offences118.8883.33%
Public order44.65100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

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 offences67.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences75.08-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
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 offences118.88-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.650.00%
Burglary22.12100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.350.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202418
June 202419
May 202415
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 202315

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
February 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 8LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ninth Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aquila Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. The Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Shearings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Springfield Drive
    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
  • 19. Laverhills
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1