WF17 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5RB

WF17 5RB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.71 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5RB, encompassing approximately 3416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF17 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

WF17 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.7133.33%
Shoplifting188.2038.46%
Other theft105.2766.67%
Public order72.93-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-20.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.78-36.36%
Shoplifting136.15-13.33%
Public order113.8183.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.2240.00%
Other theft62.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Burglary20.88-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.226.45%
Shoplifting159.66-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour94.39200.00%
Other theft62.6320.00%
Public order61.76-33.33%
Burglary61.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.7110.71%
Shoplifting179.07-45.16%
Public order94.98-18.18%
Other theft52.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4625.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-60.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3128.6963.16%
Violence and sexual offences289.0747.37%
Public order118.2083.33%
Vehicle crime103.22-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.930.00%
Other crime41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-42.86%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.71216.67%
Violence and sexual offences195.56-34.48%
Vehicle crime135.56116.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.8175.00%
Public order62.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76200.00%
Other theft41.7633.33%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.8645.00%
Public order108.4966.67%
Vehicle crime62.93100.00%
Shoplifting61.76-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-20.00%
Other theft31.17-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.73-33.33%
Shoplifting145.85-22.22%
Other theft84.10-20.00%
Public order62.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.78150.00%
Shoplifting188.78200.00%
Other theft105.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.9366.67%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.54-42.86%
Other theft63.51-33.33%
Shoplifting61.76-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-40.00%
Public order30.88-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.7112.50%
Violence and sexual offences217.9010.53%
Other theft96.1580.00%
Public order82.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.760.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2425.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.0346.15%
Public order165.5677.78%
Anti-social behaviour64.6820.00%
Other theft51.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46150.00%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Burglary21.17-60.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.030.00%
Public order93.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.630.00%
Burglary51.460.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202433
June 202431
May 202428
April 202419
March 202429
February 202420
January 202430
December 202312
November 202321
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202415
June 202417
May 202431
April 202419
March 20246
February 202414
January 202418
December 20236
November 202327
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Upper Blakeridge Lane
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barden Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Brunswick Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Back Providence Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mayman Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wetherhill Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bayldons Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Batley Bus Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blakeridge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Balk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Croft Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charles Jones Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hamza Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brown'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Prospect Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Upper Commercial Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. West Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tenter Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hayburn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clerk Green Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1