SYKES AVENUE, WF16 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9PJ

SYKES AVENUE, WF16 9PJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9PJ, encompassing approximately 3682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF16 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lonsbrough Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Crabtree Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wood Avenue with total crimes: 3

SYKES AVENUE, WF16 9PJ 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 Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.3141.18%
Other crime76.5216.67%
Public order51.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7821.43%
Other crime64.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1410.59-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour103.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.72200.00%
Burglary51.6366.67%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.96-55.00%
Public order34.89-50.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other crime20.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.19166.67%
Public order610.86100.00%
Other crime51.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36100.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft30.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences1510.05-37.50%
Other theft64.07100.00%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

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 offences2411.68166.67%
Public order56.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.88-65.38%
Burglary52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.8644.44%
Anti-social behaviour47.06100.00%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.41-21.74%
Public order64.8920.00%
Vehicle crime51.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-16.67%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.8521.05%
Criminal damage and arson66.25100.00%
Public order51.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.36150.00%
Other crime31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.320.00%
Other crime45.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202414
June 202418
May 202440
April 202415
March 202424
February 20249
January 202426
December 202318
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Lonsbrough Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Crabtree Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. William Royd Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. White Lee Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rhodes Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairmoor Way
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 9. Longfield Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chapel Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Redberry Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Jail Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Fairfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Leeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lawrence Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Rayner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stonedene Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Briar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Chalcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1