HIGH STREET, WF16 0AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 0AD

HIGH STREET, WF16 0AD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.87 per 1,000 population. This WF16 0AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF16 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF16 0AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 0AD, encompassing approximately 4531 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)

WF16 0AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 24
  • Upper Battye Street with total crimes: 5
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 4

HIGH STREET, WF16 0AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.8755.00%
Public order156.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.31-36.84%
Shoplifting82.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.55-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour194.41137.50%
Public order154.1987.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.3125.00%
Other theft51.10-16.67%
Shoplifting41.10100.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.90-25.00%
Public order85.96-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.77-27.27%
Other theft61.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32100.00%
Other crime40.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.7780.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.94266.67%
Public order112.43120.00%
Shoplifting62.430.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.370.00%
Shoplifting64.410.00%
Public order51.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Other theft10.66-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.36-4.76%
Other theft84.41166.67%
Public order81.7714.29%
Shoplifting61.77500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other crime30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.49-27.59%
Public order74.63250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-87.50%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.2438.10%
Shoplifting86.40166.67%
Other theft61.77100.00%
Robbery31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6650.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime64.63500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Shoplifting30.66-50.00%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-87.50%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.4312.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.1833.33%
Public order103.53-23.08%
Other theft62.21100.00%
Shoplifting61.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.01-7.41%
Public order135.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.65-16.67%
Other theft31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.66-40.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.670.00%
Public order135.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.990.00%
Shoplifting51.320.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202420
June 202427
May 202436
April 202420
March 202420
February 202421
January 202429
December 202321
November 202328
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202415
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202419
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 202316
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF16 0AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Upper Battye Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Northgate
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. B6117
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Back Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Powell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Frank Peel Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Battye Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Oldfield Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. William Royd Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Claremont
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. A638
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Francis Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Kaye Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. King Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Goose Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Forster Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Stakes Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kilpin Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Clarkson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Chapel Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Cawley Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1