BRIAR CLOSE, WF16 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9JH

BRIAR CLOSE, WF16 9JH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9JH, encompassing approximately 3753 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF16 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Almondroyd with total crimes: 5
  • Piperwell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lonsbrough Avenue with total crimes: 4

BRIAR CLOSE, WF16 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.19-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour94.26125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4025.00%
Burglary41.3333.33%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.32-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson45.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.07300.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1993.33%
Public order47.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other theft30.80-50.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.86-31.82%
Other theft64.00100.00%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0657.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.8650.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.12-46.15%
Burglary53.730.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.6636.84%
Other theft46.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

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 offences1912.52-9.52%
Public order85.06100.00%
Vehicle crime62.13-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-14.29%
Other crime41.60100.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.9823.53%
Vehicle crime135.59160.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.4675.00%
Public order41.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Robbery31.07200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Other theft20.53100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3921.43%
Public order64.5320.00%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6666.67%
Public order51.3325.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.46-28.57%
Public order41.330.00%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.590.00%
Public order41.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
September 202310
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202419
May 202429
April 202415
March 202422
February 202414
January 202426
December 202319
November 202321
October 202317
September 202314
August 202328
July 202321

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202313
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20232
July 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Almondroyd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Piperwell Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Lonsbrough Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Fairmoor Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crabtree Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Curwen Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Field Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hirst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nunroyd
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stubley Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Popeley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Westfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Fountain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hove Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1