WESTERN AVENUE, WF17 0PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0PF

WESTERN AVENUE, WF17 0PF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0PF 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 0PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0PF, encompassing approximately 3095 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF17 0PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dudley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hillhead Drive with total crimes: 2

WESTERN AVENUE, WF17 0PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1414.29%
Public order62.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4675.00%
Public order42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-66.67%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4666.67%
Vehicle crime63.2320.00%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Drugs11.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.58150.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8250.00%
Other theft23.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.52-46.67%
Vehicle crime22.58-33.33%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.11114.29%
Vehicle crime34.850.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.940.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 202315
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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 0PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Dudley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Hillhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harefield Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wren Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A643
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1