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

Overview of Crime in WF17 0RT

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, WF17 0RT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This WF17 0RT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF17 0RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossings with total crimes: 5
  • Hillhead Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Harefield Drive with total crimes: 2

SOVEREIGN CLOSE, WF17 0RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1410.1916.67%
Vehicle crime44.200.00%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Public order31.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.790.00%
Public order63.600.00%
Burglary31.800.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202416
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202417
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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
September 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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 24 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
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Crossings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Hillhead Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Harefield Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Low Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wren Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Smithies Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Slade Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Yard Four
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A643
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chandler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1