COUNTY CLOSE, WF17 0HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0HE

COUNTY CLOSE, WF17 0HE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.57 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0HE 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 0HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0HE, encompassing approximately 2059 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 0HE area, explore the WF17 0HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

WF17 0HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 3

COUNTY CLOSE, WF17 0HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.5750.00%
Other theft64.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.91-45.45%
Public order32.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.57-31.25%
Shoplifting65.340.00%
Public order42.91300.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Other theft10.97-75.00%
Public order10.49-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences2021.3611.11%
Public order69.71-33.33%
Shoplifting52.910.00%
Other theft42.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.4220.00%
Public order98.74200.00%
Shoplifting54.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.43-50.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.760.00%
Shoplifting107.280.00%
Vehicle crime84.86700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.88100.00%
Other theft42.9133.33%
Public order31.94-62.50%
Other crime21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Burglary10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.02150.00%
Public order87.28166.67%
Other theft33.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime11.46-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.08-50.00%
Other theft52.9166.67%
Shoplifting52.4325.00%
Vehicle crime32.43200.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.179.09%
Shoplifting45.83100.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.17-8.33%
Other theft35.34-40.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Shoplifting21.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.970.00%
Shoplifting105.83400.00%
Other theft54.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.600.00%
Public order45.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202416
June 202420
May 202418
April 202415
March 202415
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Batley Bus Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Balk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. York Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. York Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Stanley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blackburn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Prospect Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. West Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tenter Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lansdowne Close
    Total1
    Public order1