UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0NW

UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0NW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 0NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0NW, encompassing approximately 2334 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 0NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Roman Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hillhead Drive with total crimes: 2

UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.14-50.00%
Public order52.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1211.14200.00%
Public order45.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-57.14%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.00133.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.00-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences77.280.00%
Vehicle crime43.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.14-41.67%
Vehicle crime53.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-7.69%
Drugs25.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.57160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.57300.00%
Public order21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.43-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences95.57-10.00%
Other theft23.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.28100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1442.86%
Vehicle crime44.280.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Roman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Hillhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harefield Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Birch Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Millers Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wren Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. A643
    Total1
    Public order1