BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5LY

BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 5LY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.88 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5LY, encompassing approximately 3016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

WF17 5LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.88-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.62-12.50%
Shoplifting74.64-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.320.00%
Other theft41.99-42.86%
Public order41.33-33.33%
Drugs21.330.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.18-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour168.29166.67%
Shoplifting165.3014.29%
Other theft75.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.32100.00%
Public order61.99-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.99-28.57%
Other crime21.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.1935.00%
Shoplifting148.9540.00%
Public order114.6437.50%
Vehicle crime73.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.32-25.00%
Other theft41.99-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-40.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.86-20.00%
Shoplifting106.6325.00%
Vehicle crime93.3128.57%
Other theft92.98-30.77%
Public order82.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6566.67%
Burglary31.660.00%
Theft from the person20.99100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.20-13.79%
Other theft138.2985.71%
Shoplifting84.3133.33%
Vehicle crime72.6516.67%
Public order52.32-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.5352.63%
Public order129.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.98900.00%
Other theft73.3116.67%
Vehicle crime62.32100.00%
Shoplifting61.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-60.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.59-9.52%
Other theft66.30-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-28.57%
Shoplifting31.660.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-90.91%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.89-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.96175.00%
Other theft113.65120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6540.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Shoplifting31.33-80.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.2278.57%
Shoplifting158.2936.36%
Other theft54.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-42.86%
Public order41.33-60.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.22-6.67%
Shoplifting114.64-35.29%
Public order103.65150.00%
Other theft73.31250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3240.00%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.22-52.78%
Violence and sexual offences155.64-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson54.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Public order41.33-55.56%
Drugs31.330.00%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Other theft20.99-77.78%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3633.1524.14%
Violence and sexual offences1911.93-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour146.30180.00%
Other theft94.64800.00%
Public order92.9812.50%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.840.00%
Shoplifting2910.280.00%
Public order89.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.650.00%
Burglary41.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202425
May 202427
April 202420
March 202425
February 202429
January 202419
December 202321
November 202325
October 202314
September 202315
August 202319
July 202331

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202416
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 202410
January 20241
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 202314
July 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 202412
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202416
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202315
October 202311
September 202317
August 202336
July 202329

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 5LY 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Field Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Clifton Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Frederick Walker Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Clutton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Lady Ann Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blackburn Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hilberoyd Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Hick Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. North King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Albion Street
    Total1
    Drugs1