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

Overview of Crime in WF16 9BB

LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9BB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.88 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9BB, encompassing approximately 1297 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF16 9BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Muffit Lane with total crimes: 5
  • York Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Curwen Crescent with total crimes: 2

LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.40200.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-83.33%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.63150.00%
Public order23.850.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.08-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.0225.00%
Other crime33.850.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Other theft11.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.8814.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime35.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime57.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-75.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.67366.67%
Public order410.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0850.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.02-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

Crime by Type

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
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
February 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 202414
December 202310
November 202314
October 20233
September 202316

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Muffit Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. York Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Curwen Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Houldsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6122
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. White Lee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rhodes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1