LEEDS ROAD, WF16 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9BY

LEEDS ROAD, WF16 9BY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9BY, encompassing approximately 2200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF16 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Westfield Street with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF16 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.36-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson27.27-33.33%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.9113.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.73250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18-25.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.27-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson46.82300.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8269.23%
Public order110.00-75.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

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 offences1314.09-35.00%
Vehicle crime45.910.00%
Public order41.82100.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.82122.22%
Public order29.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.73-47.06%
Vehicle crime44.0933.33%
Burglary41.820.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4530.77%
Vehicle crime37.73-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.458.33%
Public order65.91200.00%
Vehicle crime52.73-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.27-42.86%
Burglary31.820.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.72-29.41%
Vehicle crime115.45120.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.00133.33%
Burglary33.1850.00%
Public order21.36-60.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.3670.00%
Public order57.7325.00%
Vehicle crime52.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-91.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.450.00%
Other theft44.540.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202417
June 202415
May 202422
April 202413
March 202420
February 20249
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. The Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Almondroyd
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Saxton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rhodes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stubley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Firthcliffe View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1