ELDER CLOSE, WF17 0DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0DD

ELDER CLOSE, WF17 0DD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0DD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 0DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0DD, encompassing approximately 3100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF17 0DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Heaton Lodge with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Close with total crimes: 3

ELDER CLOSE, WF17 0DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.68175.00%
Public order63.55500.00%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-66.67%
Other crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.42800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.45366.67%
Vehicle crime44.52300.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.58-76.92%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0662.50%
Vehicle crime44.1933.33%
Drugs31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8414.29%
Vehicle crime32.5850.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.81-22.22%
Other theft42.26100.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1628.57%
Other theft22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.580.00%
Public order12.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8116.67%
Vehicle crime42.260.00%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Other theft10.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-14.29%
Public order31.94200.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.870.00%
Vehicle crime32.26200.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.520.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 202414
April 20243
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Heaton Lodge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Castle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caister Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Briarmains Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rawfolds Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Apple Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Milroyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thornfield Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beech Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hillhead Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. A643
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Moat Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. North Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1