WESTFIELD STREET, WF16 9FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9FB

WESTFIELD STREET, WF16 9FB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9FB 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 9FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9FB, encompassing approximately 3249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF16 9FB 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

WESTFIELD STREET, WF16 9FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.77-10.00%
Public order45.54300.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2342.86%
Criminal damage and arson26.16-50.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-90.91%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.00-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.31175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.390.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.08-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson46.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23300.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.1692.86%
Public order18.31-66.67%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime44.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.0075.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.46100.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.85-45.45%
Public order53.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-25.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1622.22%
Vehicle crime46.770.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-85.71%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.2328.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.540.00%
Public order72.15133.33%
Vehicle crime42.15-60.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.93-17.65%
Vehicle crime104.3142.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.0840.00%
Public order32.15-40.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.700.00%
Vehicle crime75.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.150.00%
Public order51.540.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202414
June 202420
May 202427
April 202414
March 202421
February 202412
January 202422
December 202318
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF16 9FB 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. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Owler Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Briar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Almondroyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stubley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Milton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hove Court
    Total1
    Robbery1