FOUNTAIN STREET, WF16 9HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9HS

FOUNTAIN STREET, WF16 9HS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF16 postcode area, which has experienced 162 crimes and a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF16 9HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9HS, encompassing approximately 3645 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF16 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Almondroyd with total crimes: 5
  • Westfield Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

FOUNTAIN STREET, WF16 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.056.25%
Criminal damage and arson54.6625.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences168.78-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson44.390.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.1592.86%
Public order37.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.68-41.67%
Burglary43.840.00%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.25100.00%
Public order56.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.78-20.00%
Public order63.29500.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6836.36%
Vehicle crime34.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.58-8.33%
Public order43.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.97-25.00%
Public order83.2914.29%
Vehicle crime42.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9714.29%
Public order74.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.70-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour93.84800.00%
Public order72.47-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-40.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.1729.41%
Public order86.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19150.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.420.00%
Public order84.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 202427
April 202414
March 202424
February 202412
January 202415
December 202311
November 202312
October 202316
September 202314
August 202322
July 202317

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Almondroyd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Westfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Northgate
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Centre Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Barber Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Claremont
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hirst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nunroyd
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Fountain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hove Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1