RAILWAY STREET, WF16 0ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 0ND

RAILWAY STREET, WF16 0ND, Kirklees has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.23 per 1,000 population. This WF16 0ND 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 0ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 0ND, encompassing approximately 1879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF16 0ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 4

RAILWAY STREET, WF16 0ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.2381.82%
Public order1410.6416.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.38133.33%
Shoplifting73.7240.00%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Other theft31.60-40.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1630.32166.67%
Public order128.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.38-47.62%
Other theft55.85-44.44%
Shoplifting52.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-25.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.6650.00%
Other theft911.1780.00%
Public order64.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.19-20.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Shoplifting21.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour67.4520.00%
Public order63.1920.00%
Shoplifting63.190.00%
Other theft53.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.66150.00%
Drugs32.66200.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.000.00%
Other theft69.57-33.33%
Shoplifting63.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.06-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.260.00%
Other theft99.5712.50%
Shoplifting84.79700.00%
Other crime54.260.00%
Public order52.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.660.00%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.74-18.18%
Other theft89.5760.00%
Public order44.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-25.00%
Burglary21.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Shoplifting11.06-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.79120.00%
Shoplifting811.7060.00%
Public order54.26150.00%
Other theft52.66-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Burglary42.13300.00%
Robbery22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.9642.86%
Other theft85.3214.29%
Shoplifting54.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-50.00%
Public order21.06-75.00%
Burglary11.06-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2031.3842.86%
Public order810.64-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences74.26-68.18%
Other theft73.72-30.00%
Shoplifting73.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.72-42.86%
Burglary32.1350.00%
Drugs11.60-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2242.02-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.7016.67%
Public order117.4522.22%
Other theft105.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.3275.00%
Drugs53.72400.00%
Shoplifting52.660.00%
Burglary22.66-66.67%
Robbery11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour1213.300.00%
Public order96.380.00%
Burglary64.790.00%
Other theft63.190.00%
Shoplifting53.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 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
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 202421
May 202414
April 202418
March 202418
February 202418
January 202422
December 202310
November 20237
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202416
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 202320
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 0ND postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Northgate
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. B6117
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Back Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Frank Peel Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Oldfield Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cornmill Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Beehive Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kaye Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Station Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Barracks Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1