BARBER SQUARE, WF16 9QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9QQ

BARBER SQUARE, WF16 9QQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.90 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9QQ 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 9QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9QQ, encompassing approximately 2775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

WF16 9QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Upper Battye Street with total crimes: 5

BARBER SQUARE, WF16 9QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.90107.69%
Public order159.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.40-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.68125.00%
Shoplifting73.2440.00%
Drugs42.52300.00%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-85.71%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.61133.33%
Violence and sexual offences135.04-35.00%
Public order104.6842.86%
Other theft73.60-12.50%
Shoplifting52.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.37-4.76%
Other theft87.2060.00%
Public order72.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Shoplifting21.44-66.67%
Other crime20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.8110.53%
Public order77.5616.67%
Shoplifting62.520.00%
Other theft52.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.37-17.39%
Other theft66.84-40.00%
Public order62.16-14.29%
Shoplifting62.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other crime21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.6153.33%
Other theft108.2911.11%
Shoplifting83.60700.00%
Public order72.880.00%
Other crime42.52100.00%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.13-31.82%
Other theft95.4028.57%
Public order73.2475.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5233.33%
Other crime21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.9729.41%
Shoplifting87.9360.00%
Other theft72.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.52100.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Robbery31.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.770.00%
Other theft66.12-14.29%
Shoplifting52.16-44.44%
Public order41.80-63.64%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-94.12%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.94-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.126.25%
Public order116.12-21.43%
Shoplifting93.9680.00%
Other theft73.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.52-16.67%
Other crime21.800.00%
Robbery20.72-33.33%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.46-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour167.2023.08%
Public order145.7640.00%
Other theft65.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1650.00%
Shoplifting52.160.00%
Drugs41.800.00%
Robbery31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.730.00%
Public order104.680.00%
Other theft63.600.00%
Burglary52.160.00%
Shoplifting51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202413
June 202420
May 202421
April 202419
March 202423
February 202415
January 202422
December 202317
November 202317
October 202320
September 202327

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 202317
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Upper Battye Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Northgate
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. B6117
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Back Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Keir Hardie Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Frank Peel Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Battye Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gasworks Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Oldfield Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Claremont
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. John William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St James Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Kaye Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barracks Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Barber Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Brighton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Goose Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1