BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, WF17 0RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0RD

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, WF17 0RD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0RD 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 0RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0RD, encompassing approximately 3101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 0RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Burnside Close with total crimes: 3
  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, WF17 0RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.06100.00%
Public order52.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Burglary31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-70.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.29-50.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences137.41333.33%
Vehicle crime64.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.1925.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-80.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Drugs10.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7015.38%
Vehicle crime44.84100.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.8030.00%
Other theft24.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.77-23.08%
Vehicle crime33.2250.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4585.71%
Other theft34.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-42.86%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences76.4516.67%
Public order42.26300.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences63.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.160.00%
Public order12.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 202413
April 20243
March 202415
February 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burnside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leeds Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ridgeway Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Caister Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Briarmains Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Apple Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Milroyd Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Caernarvon Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thornfield Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dudley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Beech Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillhead Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A643
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Moat Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. North Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1