WF16 9DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9DL

WF16 9DL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9DL 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 9DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9DL, encompassing approximately 2474 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF16 9DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Saxton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Firthcliffe Drive with total crimes: 3

WF16 9DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.4750.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-60.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.72-44.00%
Vehicle crime55.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-50.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-66.67%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Burglary20.81-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.4019.05%
Anti-social behaviour610.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4233.33%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.76-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour48.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1273.33%
Public order110.51-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.060.00%
Vehicle crime42.42300.00%
Public order41.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.74127.27%
Public order210.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.72-45.00%
Public order64.450.00%
Other crime42.420.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.12100.00%
Vehicle crime38.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.320.00%
Public order54.04150.00%
Vehicle crime42.02-69.23%
Other crime31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Burglary31.210.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1313.74116.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.04-25.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.550.00%
Vehicle crime67.270.00%
Public order42.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202425
June 202421
May 202426
April 202415
March 202425
February 202411
January 202420
December 202310
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236

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

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
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 9DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Saxton Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Firthcliffe Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Westfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leeds Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Owler Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Briar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Almondroyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stubley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Firthcliffe Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Firthcliffe View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Firthcliffe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Firthcliffe Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Milton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1