SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WF17 5QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5QZ

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WF17 5QZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.60 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5QZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 5QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5QZ, encompassing approximately 4037 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

WF17 5QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Jones Court with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 6

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WF17 5QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.60-38.46%
Public order143.96180.00%
Shoplifting133.47-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.2240.00%
Other theft51.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary20.74-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.824.00%
Shoplifting156.44-6.25%
Other theft63.72100.00%
Burglary61.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-16.67%
Public order51.24-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.24-33.33%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.33-7.41%
Shoplifting166.19-48.39%
Public order93.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2350.00%
Vehicle crime61.49-25.00%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-50.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3122.7982.35%
Violence and sexual offences277.6892.86%
Public order96.69200.00%
Vehicle crime82.2314.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.85183.33%
Violence and sexual offences144.21-41.67%
Vehicle crime73.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Other theft41.240.00%
Public order30.99-57.14%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1426.32%
Public order75.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.73133.33%
Shoplifting61.73-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-25.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.61-29.63%
Shoplifting144.71-22.22%
Public order83.47700.00%
Other theft61.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.10145.45%
Shoplifting186.69200.00%
Other theft74.46133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.73100.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.43-54.17%
Shoplifting62.72-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-87.50%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2618.8213.04%
Violence and sexual offences246.4460.00%
Public order85.94-52.94%
Other theft51.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2319.824.55%
Public order175.70112.50%
Violence and sexual offences154.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4966.67%
Other theft41.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.450.00%
Public order83.720.00%
Burglary51.980.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 202431
April 202417
March 20246
February 202414
January 202418
December 20236
November 202326
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202426
June 202425
May 202427
April 202414
March 202424
February 202419
January 202427
December 202311
November 202324
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Jones Court
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 3. Upper Blakeridge Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Blakeridge Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hayburn Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Cobden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Prince Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Back Providence Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wetherhill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Knowles Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brown'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Batley Bus Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Mayman Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Balk Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. B6123
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Burley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barden Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hamza Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Preston Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hanover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1