BIRCH GROVE, WF17 0RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0RQ

BIRCH GROVE, WF17 0RQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0RQ 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 0RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0RQ, encompassing approximately 2443 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 0RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ealand Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Burnside Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

BIRCH GROVE, WF17 0RQ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96-11.11%
Public order43.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-80.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.78125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences74.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.91-61.54%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9630.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1966.67%
Vehicle crime54.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.14350.00%
Public order23.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202313
October 202310
September 20236
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 0RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ealand Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Burnside Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lea View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillhead Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Birch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Law Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arthur Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1