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

Overview of Crime in WF16 9HS

FOUNTAIN STREET, WF16 9HS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9HS 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF16 9HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northgate with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Saxton Street with total crimes: 3

FOUNTAIN STREET, WF16 9HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2411.8026.32%
Public order56.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6011.76%
Public order55.21150.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 offences1610.970.00%
Public order74.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202417
June 202416
May 202427
April 202414
March 202424
February 202412
January 202415
December 202311
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Saxton Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Battye Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barber Square
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Owler Meadows
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Claremont
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Briar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Almondroyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Milton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hove Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1