LAUREL MOUNT, WF16 9EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9EF

LAUREL MOUNT, WF16 9EF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.19 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9EF 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 9EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9EF, encompassing approximately 4510 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF16 9EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Northgate with total crimes: 5
  • B6117 with total crimes: 5

LAUREL MOUNT, WF16 9EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.196.67%
Public order87.09-50.00%
Shoplifting61.77-25.00%
Other crime51.33400.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-90.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.7457.89%
Public order166.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.55-37.50%
Shoplifting82.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.96-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour164.21166.67%
Public order123.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66133.33%
Other theft61.55-14.29%
Drugs41.33300.00%
Shoplifting40.89100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.97-27.03%
Public order105.99-9.09%
Other theft72.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-66.67%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.8548.00%
Public order118.20120.00%
Shoplifting62.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3366.67%
Other theft41.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.89100.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.1919.05%
Shoplifting65.540.00%
Public order51.33-54.55%
Other theft41.11-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.195.00%
Public order114.66120.00%
Other theft102.44150.00%
Shoplifting62.22500.00%
Other crime31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.4325.00%
Public order51.11150.00%
Other theft41.11-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.89300.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Shoplifting10.67-87.50%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.4166.67%
Other theft96.65200.00%
Shoplifting82.00166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Robbery30.8950.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Other theft30.67-57.14%
Shoplifting30.67-62.50%
Other crime30.6750.00%
Public order30.67-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-87.50%
Robbery20.44-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.18-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour165.3214.29%
Public order113.55-8.33%
Shoplifting82.44166.67%
Other theft71.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Robbery31.110.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.430.00%
Public order123.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202419
June 202427
May 202437
April 202425
March 202421
February 202420
January 202430
December 202318
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 202416
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Northgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. B6117
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Battye Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. William Royd Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barber Square
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Fairmoor Way
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 11. Longfield Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Claremont
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A638
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chapel Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Sunnyside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oldfield Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Milton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hove Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grove Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Church Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1