WELLINGTON STREET, WF17 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5BG

WELLINGTON STREET, WF17 5BG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.89 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5BG 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 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5BG, encompassing approximately 4356 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

WF17 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

WELLINGTON STREET, WF17 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.8938.89%
Shoplifting255.7438.89%
Other theft115.7437.50%
Public order82.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-37.50%
Drugs51.15400.00%
Burglary31.15-40.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.36-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences184.13-35.71%
Public order124.13100.00%
Other theft82.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.84-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson51.84-28.57%
Burglary51.15-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.87-17.65%
Shoplifting226.43-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour185.0580.00%
Other theft84.1360.00%
Burglary71.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Public order61.61-40.00%
Other crime31.3850.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.33-12.82%
Shoplifting287.80-30.00%
Public order106.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.30133.33%
Vehicle crime61.61-25.00%
Other theft51.3866.67%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4028.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences399.1877.27%
Public order128.9571.43%
Anti-social behaviour122.75-7.69%
Vehicle crime82.75-11.11%
Other crime31.8450.00%
Other theft30.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.8171.43%
Violence and sexual offences225.51-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour135.05550.00%
Vehicle crime92.9828.57%
Other theft82.0733.33%
Public order71.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.227.69%
Shoplifting146.43-26.32%
Public order93.21-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.0740.00%
Other theft61.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-75.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.43-10.34%
Shoplifting195.975.56%
Public order134.361200.00%
Other theft92.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.15150.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.1581.25%
Shoplifting186.66157.14%
Other theft94.1328.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.0725.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.79-44.83%
Other theft73.6716.67%
Shoplifting71.61-80.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-80.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3623.4116.13%
Violence and sexual offences298.2661.11%
Public order106.66-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour82.30-33.33%
Other theft61.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3124.56-8.82%
Public order237.12155.56%
Violence and sexual offences185.285.88%
Anti-social behaviour124.13140.00%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3825.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3419.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.800.00%
Public order93.900.00%
Burglary52.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.150.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202428
June 202434
May 202439
April 202422
March 202428
February 202426
January 202429
December 202316
November 202329
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202422
June 202428
May 202440
April 202424
March 202414
February 202419
January 202418
December 20237
November 202336
October 202331
September 202334

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202418
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413
March 20242
February 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 202413
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310
October 202323
September 20239

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 5BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Upper Blakeridge Lane
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brunswick Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Back Providence Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mayman Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wetherhill Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bayldons Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Batley Bus Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blakeridge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Balk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Croft Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hamza Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alpine Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brown'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Upper Commercial Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clerk Green Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Snowdon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Preston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1