BROWNHILL CLOSE, WF17 0QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0QY

BROWNHILL CLOSE, WF17 0QY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.61 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0QY 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 0QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0QY, encompassing approximately 2946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WF17 0QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Street with total crimes: 7
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

BROWNHILL CLOSE, WF17 0QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.6130.77%
Public order95.77200.00%
Vehicle crime83.05166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.41500.00%
Public order32.04200.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.11-23.08%
Burglary33.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.84-27.78%
Vehicle crime34.41-40.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5412.50%
Vehicle crime56.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.156.67%
Public order35.43-40.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.88-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.09200.00%
Public order52.040.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8621.43%
Public order55.77400.00%
Other theft41.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.15-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.7550.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Public order10.34-85.71%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.9517.65%
Public order76.7940.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7066.67%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.20112.50%
Public order55.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences89.84-27.27%
Public order62.720.00%
Vehicle crime42.0433.33%
Burglary31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.730.00%
Public order62.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202413
May 202410
April 202413
March 202418
February 202416
January 202415
December 202317
November 202314
October 202320
September 202317
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. John Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wesley Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Castle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lea View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Carr Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bond Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hillhead Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Arthur Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colbeck Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Crossings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. John Nelson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A643
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. North Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Low Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1