WF16 9RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF16 9RH

WF16 9RH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This WF16 9RH 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 9RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF16 9RH, encompassing approximately 3944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF16 9RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Piperwell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lonsbrough Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Fairmoor Way with total crimes: 4

WF16 9RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.16-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour104.82150.00%
Burglary52.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.27150.00%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.3233.33%
Public order31.01-50.00%
Burglary30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.49133.33%
Public order610.6550.00%
Burglary41.5233.33%
Other crime41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.41-10.00%
Vehicle crime74.56600.00%
Other theft51.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.8733.33%
Public order55.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.38-40.00%
Burglary53.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6525.00%
Other theft66.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.66-16.67%
Public order65.0750.00%
Vehicle crime51.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-16.67%
Other crime41.2733.33%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.1826.32%
Criminal damage and arson66.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52400.00%
Public order41.2733.33%
Other crime31.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.145.56%
Criminal damage and arson64.8250.00%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.560.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.65-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-60.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.340.00%
Public order42.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202421
May 202442
April 202418
March 202420
February 202415
January 202425
December 202320
November 202324
October 202319
September 202318
August 202324
July 202325

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Piperwell Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Lonsbrough Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairmoor Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Commercial Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Jail Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Mount Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Crabtree Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Curwen Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Grosvenor Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Longfield Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. White Lee Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hirst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hove Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Longfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lyndale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clarkson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trueman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hawke Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chapel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crowther Road
    Total1
    Other theft1