WF17 5PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5PQ

WF17 5PQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5PQ 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 5PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5PQ, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 5PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hick Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

WF17 5PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.13200.00%
Vehicle crime37.4950.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.63-50.00%
Other crime42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1411.0640.00%
Vehicle crime44.9933.33%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78300.00%
Vehicle crime31.43-25.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3550.00%
Public order55.3566.67%
Vehicle crime41.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.70-9.09%
Vehicle crime63.5750.00%
Other theft42.14-33.33%
Burglary31.430.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Theft from the person20.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3510.00%
Other theft63.92500.00%
Vehicle crime42.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3511.11%
Vehicle crime63.57100.00%
Public order52.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.7850.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.35400.00%
Burglary41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2866.67%
Other theft35.3550.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.490.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
February 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hick Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. North King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1