VICTORIA STREET, WF16 9LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9LH

VICTORIA STREET, WF16 9LH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.16 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9LH, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

WF16 9LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 25
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

VICTORIA STREET, WF16 9LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.16125.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.93-23.81%
Public order124.3871.43%
Other theft73.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.920.00%
Shoplifting51.37150.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.60-36.36%
Other theft95.75125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4614.29%
Public order72.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-16.67%
Shoplifting21.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.2573.68%
Anti-social behaviour79.0316.67%
Public order71.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92100.00%
Shoplifting61.640.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.23-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour65.20200.00%
Shoplifting61.64-25.00%
Public order51.64-28.57%
Other theft41.37-60.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Drugs30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.0650.00%
Other theft106.5711.11%
Shoplifting82.74700.00%
Public order72.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.49-38.46%
Other theft94.3850.00%
Public order62.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Burglary11.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-87.50%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.9785.71%
Shoplifting87.1260.00%
Other theft62.190.00%
Public order51.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Robbery30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.95-17.65%
Other theft63.83-25.00%
Shoplifting51.64-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Public order30.82-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-90.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.805.26%
Violence and sexual offences175.47-32.00%
Public order114.65-21.43%
Shoplifting93.0180.00%
Other theft82.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.19-33.33%
Other crime21.090.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.36-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour196.8435.71%
Public order145.2027.27%
Other theft63.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6420.00%
Shoplifting51.640.00%
Drugs41.370.00%
Robbery31.0950.00%
Burglary30.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.89-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour147.6627.27%
Public order113.83-57.69%
Other theft63.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Burglary51.370.00%
Shoplifting51.370.00%
Robbery21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.7252.63%
Public order267.94116.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.1210.00%
Other theft63.01-25.00%
Burglary51.640.00%
Shoplifting51.37-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Drugs31.090.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.070.00%
Public order125.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.280.00%
Shoplifting92.740.00%
Other theft82.460.00%
Burglary52.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 202320
October 202319
September 202314
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202421
May 202433
April 202419
March 202424
February 202416
January 202426
December 202314
November 202317
October 202325
September 202328
August 202329
July 202319

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 202314
September 202311
August 202326
July 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Public order6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Garden Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brooke Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Sharpe Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Northgate
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Centre Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Barber Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Claremont
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St James Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Barracks Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B6117
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Westfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Fountain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hove Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Grove Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. High Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. A638
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1