WF16 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9QG

WF16 9QG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.84 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9QG, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF16 9QG 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

WF16 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.8478.57%
Other crime77.7716.67%
Public order62.17200.00%
Burglary41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.630.00%
Other crime64.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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 offences1411.49-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour104.35400.00%
Burglary53.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.94-51.43%
Burglary35.28-25.00%
Other crime20.93-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.57133.33%
Public order610.87100.00%
Other crime51.86400.00%
Burglary41.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft30.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences1511.18-31.82%
Other theft64.66100.00%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-25.00%
Public order30.93-40.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.05144.44%
Public order56.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

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 offences98.08-66.67%
Burglary52.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.39100.00%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-83.33%
Public order10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.43-21.74%
Vehicle crime65.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-33.33%
Public order41.24-20.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

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 offences2315.2227.78%
Criminal damage and arson67.1450.00%
Public order51.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.55150.00%
Other crime31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.120.00%
Other crime45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 202435
April 202415
March 202422
February 20249
January 202427
December 202318
November 202323
October 202318

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 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20245
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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 9QG 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. B6122
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Jail Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Fairfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Leeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lawrence Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Rayner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stonedene Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Longfield Road
    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