MERLIN COURT, WF17 0RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0RG

MERLIN COURT, WF17 0RG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 404 crimes and a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 0RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0RG, encompassing approximately 2708 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF17 0RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ealand Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • The Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Brookroyd View with total crimes: 2

MERLIN COURT, WF17 0RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.91-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.32200.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4911.11%
Public order33.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02-10.00%
Public order43.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6933.33%
Drugs21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-25.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.22400.00%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.48300.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9128.57%
Vehicle crime33.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.430.00%
Other theft12.58-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.58-33.33%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1227.27%
Anti-social behaviour45.17100.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.230.00%
Vehicle crime64.060.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ealand Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brookroyd View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Crossings
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lonsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wensleydale Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Intake Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chevins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1