CLARKSON AVENUE, WF16 9LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9LX

CLARKSON AVENUE, WF16 9LX, Kirklees has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9LX 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 9LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9LX, encompassing approximately 4094 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF16 9LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crofts with total crimes: 5
  • William Royd Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Oliver Road with total crimes: 2

CLARKSON AVENUE, WF16 9LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.9431.82%
Public order77.08133.33%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Other crime40.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.75-8.33%
Other crime65.37200.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.469.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.86-28.57%
Public order41.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.9833.33%
Burglary30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime20.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.70-53.19%
Anti-social behaviour75.37-12.50%
Public order51.71-44.44%
Other crime41.22100.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.78113.64%
Public order911.48125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-66.67%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4657.14%
Vehicle crime95.3712.50%
Other theft52.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Drugs40.980.00%
Public order40.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.01-30.00%
Vehicle crime83.42166.67%
Public order51.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22100.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.53-16.67%
Burglary54.8866.67%
Public order41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.7226.32%
Other theft65.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-42.86%
Public order30.980.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.01-17.39%
Vehicle crime74.6475.00%
Public order31.71-40.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.974.55%
Criminal damage and arson55.6266.67%
Public order51.22150.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences228.06-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.37-57.14%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.110.00%
Public order61.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 202424
June 202422
May 202447
April 202422
March 202414
February 202420
January 202424
December 202319
November 202323
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Crofts
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. William Royd Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairmoor Way
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Longfield Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A638
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Forster Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tidswell Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chapel Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redberry Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. B6122
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Common Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Highfield Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Waterstone Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jail Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Stonedene Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grove Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lobley Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Indus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brooklyn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Halifax Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kilpin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Deacons Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Chalcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tyndale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Charnwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1