SOVEREIGN CLOSE, WF17 0RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 0RT

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, WF17 0RT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0RT 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 0RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 0RT, encompassing approximately 3335 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 0RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Crossings with total crimes: 2

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, WF17 0RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.4033.33%
Burglary41.2033.33%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-86.67%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.09-6.25%
Public order34.50-62.50%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.89100.00%
Public order84.80700.00%
Vehicle crime62.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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 offences105.7011.11%
Burglary33.0050.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In April 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 offences95.70-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.70-40.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.90-8.33%
Vehicle crime53.300.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.40-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3913.33%
Public order45.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.20300.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6950.00%
Other theft44.50300.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.40-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.190.00%
Vehicle crime44.200.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 202416
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202417
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Crossings
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Union Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Intake Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chevins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sycamore Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. South View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Alexandra Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bond Street
    Total1
    Burglary1