CASTLE CLOSE, WF17 0PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0PG

CASTLE CLOSE, WF17 0PG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0PG 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 0PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0PG, encompassing approximately 3045 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 0PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dudley Avenue with total crimes: 4

CASTLE CLOSE, WF17 0PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order108.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.28-56.25%
Burglary42.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.15220.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.25-54.55%
Public order51.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-20.00%
Other crime31.3150.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.521000.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-61.54%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.88-18.75%
Vehicle crime64.27-14.29%
Burglary21.97-33.33%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5123.08%
Vehicle crime75.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30200.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.18-23.53%
Vehicle crime54.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.55183.33%
Other theft25.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.60-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91-8.33%
Burglary33.610.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.25100.00%
Other theft13.940.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.97-50.00%
Drugs31.970.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In September 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 offences127.550.00%
Public order43.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
March 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202416
June 20245
May 202413
April 202416
March 202413
February 202417
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202411
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Windsor Road
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 3. Dudley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Caister Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clough Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hillhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Harefield Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Wren Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. A643
    Total1
    Public order1