WF17 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5EB

WF17 5EB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.89 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5EB, encompassing approximately 3322 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 5EB area, explore the WF17 5EB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

WF17 5EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Prospect Court with total crimes: 6

WF17 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.8917.24%
Anti-social behaviour1910.2358.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.7214.29%
Other theft72.41-22.22%
Public order72.11-30.00%
Shoplifting72.11-61.11%
Burglary62.11100.00%
Drugs41.81300.00%
Other crime21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%

In June 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 offences2929.19-21.62%
Shoplifting188.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour125.429.09%
Public order103.61-33.33%
Other theft93.01125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7140.00%
Vehicle crime42.11-60.00%
Other crime31.20200.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.3060.87%
Shoplifting1611.14-5.88%
Public order154.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.51-8.33%
Vehicle crime103.31-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.01-28.57%
Other theft41.50-66.67%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.10-25.81%
Shoplifting176.92112.50%
Other theft125.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.61200.00%
Vehicle crime113.6157.14%
Public order93.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7175.00%
Burglary32.11200.00%
Theft from the person30.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.4710.71%
Other theft109.3311.11%
Public order93.01-40.00%
Shoplifting82.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.28-9.68%
Public order158.43275.00%
Shoplifting104.5166.67%
Other theft93.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.710.00%
Vehicle crime52.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-66.67%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.7640.91%
Criminal damage and arson99.3380.00%
Shoplifting62.7150.00%
Other theft61.81-45.45%
Public order41.81100.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Burglary10.60-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.66-26.67%
Other theft116.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.31100.00%
Burglary53.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-16.67%
Shoplifting41.50-81.82%
Public order21.20-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.8857.89%
Shoplifting229.0383.33%
Other theft86.62-20.00%
Public order72.41-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson62.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-50.00%
Other crime31.50-25.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1926.79111.11%
Violence and sexual offences195.725.56%
Shoplifting125.72-45.45%
Other theft103.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.0125.00%
Vehicle crime53.0125.00%
Other crime41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Drugs20.90-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2225.28-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences186.620.00%
Public order95.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.71-46.67%
Burglary62.41200.00%
Other theft51.81-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Robbery30.90200.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3833.1111.76%
Violence and sexual offences1811.44-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour155.42114.29%
Public order124.5120.00%
Other theft93.61350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.71-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Other crime31.200.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.600.00%
Shoplifting3410.230.00%
Public order1010.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.710.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202429
May 202437
April 202423
March 202431
February 202428
January 202431
December 202322
November 202330
October 202319
September 202318
August 202318
July 202334

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 202412
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
August 20233

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 20244
February 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310
September 20238
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 202415
April 20249
March 20249
February 202415
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 202319
September 20239
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202418
May 202416
April 202417
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202322
October 202312
September 202322
August 202338
July 202334

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 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
September 20231
August 20231

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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Prospect Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Prince Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamza Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Charles Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Field Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Back Providence Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Henrietta Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Upper Commercial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mayman Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brown'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Frederick Walker Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Blackburn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Batley Bus Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. St James Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Great Wood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. East Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hilberoyd Road
    Total1
    Other theft1