THE BALK, WF17 0AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0AH

THE BALK, WF17 0AH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 404 crimes and a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 0AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0AH, encompassing approximately 1022 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 0AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Transvaal Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Rock Farm Court with total crimes: 1
  • The Balk with total crimes: 1

THE BALK, WF17 0AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.75150.00%
Possession of weapons14.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.89-33.33%
Public order21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.93100.00%
Other theft11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.73-28.57%
Burglary24.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.71-12.50%
Public order36.840.00%
Other theft12.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.96100.00%
Other crime11.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.7366.67%
Other theft24.890.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.82-40.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.78-37.50%
Other theft24.890.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.78100.00%
Possession of weapons17.820.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-60.00%
Public order13.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 0AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Transvaal Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Rock Farm Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. The Balk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Timothy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. York Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. York Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Lansdowne Close
    Total1
    Public order1