COMMERCIAL STREET, WF16 9JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9JN

COMMERCIAL STREET, WF16 9JN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9JN 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 9JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9JN, encompassing approximately 4964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF16 9JN Crime Hotspots

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

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

COMMERCIAL STREET, WF16 9JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.6842.86%
Public order76.04-12.50%
Other crime51.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.27-4.55%
Public order84.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.21100.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2211.08-53.19%
Public order84.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-22.22%
Other crime41.41100.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.6050.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.91135.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.47200.00%
Public order81.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.6725.00%
Vehicle crime74.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4166.67%
Other theft41.01-20.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.06-27.27%
Vehicle crime63.22200.00%
Other theft51.21150.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.66-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson44.43100.00%
Burglary40.8133.33%
Public order40.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Other theft20.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.40-60.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.4735.29%
Other theft74.630.00%
Vehicle crime51.41-16.67%
Burglary31.010.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.45-26.09%
Vehicle crime63.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.06-4.17%
Public order54.6325.00%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81300.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.45-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.83-28.57%
Public order41.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.470.00%
Public order85.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202421
June 202422
May 202447
April 202420
March 202416
February 202422
January 202423
December 202317
November 202323
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fairmoor Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Upper Battye Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Hawke Avenue
    Total5
    Other crime5
  • 4. Waterstone Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Powell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Battye Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Weavers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. William Royd Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Claremont
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. A638
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. The Crofts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goose Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Forster Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Brooklyn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Stakes Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kilpin Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heights Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Halifax Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lavender Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Batley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Clarkson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chapel Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hutton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Common Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1