LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9AA

LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9AA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.31 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF16 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF16 9AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9AA, encompassing approximately 2739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF16 9AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lonsbrough Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Saxton Street with total crimes: 3

LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9AA 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.316.25%
Public order46.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4945.45%
Anti-social behaviour25.84-81.82%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.31450.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.01-21.43%
Other crime34.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.12-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson45.11300.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.7646.15%
Other crime16.930.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.95-13.33%
Vehicle crime44.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.470.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.280.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.660.00%
Vehicle crime35.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.5050.00%
Vehicle crime55.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82-28.57%
Public order51.8266.67%
Other crime31.820.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.14-23.08%
Vehicle crime103.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.65133.33%
Public order32.55-40.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.680.00%
Vehicle crime64.740.00%
Public order52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202411
June 202414
May 202419
April 202413
March 202415
February 20249
January 202415
December 202315
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202411
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF16 9AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lonsbrough Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Saxton Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Owler Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Berwick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lawrence Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rayner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Briar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Almondroyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Stubley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1