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

Overview of Crime in WF17 5JE

WELLINGTON STREET, WF17 5JE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.38 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5JE, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF17 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Hick Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

WELLINGTON STREET, WF17 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.3841.67%
Shoplifting209.4853.85%
Other theft105.5825.00%
Drugs62.79200.00%
Public order61.67-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-44.44%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.15-25.00%
Shoplifting136.6985.71%
Public order113.6357.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.07-52.63%
Other theft82.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.23-37.50%
Burglary51.39-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Drugs20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.223.23%
Anti-social behaviour198.9372.73%
Criminal damage and arson85.3033.33%
Other theft72.230.00%
Public order71.95-12.50%
Shoplifting71.95-61.11%
Burglary61.95100.00%
Drugs41.67300.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.22-11.43%
Shoplifting188.6512.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.020.00%
Public order83.07-46.67%
Other theft72.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9520.00%
Vehicle crime51.67-50.00%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.4552.17%
Shoplifting169.76-5.88%
Public order154.4687.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.18-8.33%
Vehicle crime103.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.79-28.57%
Other theft41.39-60.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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 offences2326.50-28.12%
Shoplifting176.42112.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.74200.00%
Vehicle crime103.3542.86%
Other theft102.790.00%
Public order82.79-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.2375.00%
Theft from the person31.950.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.0310.34%
Other theft108.9311.11%
Public order92.79-43.75%
Shoplifting82.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.2375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.1233.33%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.430.00%
Public order168.09300.00%
Shoplifting104.46100.00%
Other theft92.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.510.00%
Vehicle crime42.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-66.67%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.3452.63%
Criminal damage and arson98.0980.00%
Other theft62.51-45.45%
Shoplifting51.6725.00%
Public order41.39100.00%
Burglary11.12-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.46-29.63%
Other theft115.3037.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.07100.00%
Burglary52.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-16.67%
Shoplifting41.39-81.82%
Public order21.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.1535.00%
Shoplifting227.5383.33%
Other theft86.140.00%
Public order72.23-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-50.00%
Other crime31.39-25.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.270.00%
Public order185.580.00%
Shoplifting125.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.350.00%
Other theft82.790.00%
Vehicle crime52.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.390.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 20247
June 202418
May 202416
April 202417
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 20244
February 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
July 202432
June 202431
May 202435
April 202423
March 202432
February 202429
January 202429
December 202319
November 202327
October 202320

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202415
April 20248
March 20249
February 202416
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hick Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bayldons Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Batley Bus Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hamza Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brown'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blackburn Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Prospect Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Upper Commercial Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Preston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. North King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1