WEST VIEW, WF16 9HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9HA

WEST VIEW, WF16 9HA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9HA 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 9HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9HA, encompassing approximately 4119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF16 9HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairmoor Way with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Battye Street with total crimes: 5

WEST VIEW, WF16 9HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.2216.67%
Public order55.10400.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-85.71%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.20-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour74.37250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7066.67%
Burglary41.2133.33%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.74-44.12%
Criminal damage and arson34.6150.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.6588.89%
Public order58.25400.00%
Other theft31.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.98-14.29%
Other theft64.37100.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.9875.00%
Public order45.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Other theft30.970.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25-50.00%
Burglary52.910.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.9826.32%
Other theft45.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.41-20.83%
Public order84.61166.67%
Vehicle crime71.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70-25.00%
Other crime31.4650.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94300.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.016.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.880.00%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.640.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202418
June 202419
May 202434
April 202418
March 202421
February 202412
January 202424
December 202319
November 202324
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

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
March 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fairmoor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Upper Battye Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Battye Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Westfield Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Almondroyd
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. William Royd Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Claremont
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dale Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rhodes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. King Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goose Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Chapel Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1