STATION ROAD, WF17 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 5SP

STATION ROAD, WF17 5SP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This WF17 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 5SP, encompassing approximately 3008 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF17 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Hick Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

STATION ROAD, WF17 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.6158.82%
Shoplifting108.9742.86%
Vehicle crime53.32150.00%
Public order51.66-44.44%
Other theft41.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-75.00%
Drugs20.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.28-5.56%
Public order95.65125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.99-42.86%
Shoplifting72.660.00%
Other theft52.3325.00%
Burglary51.66150.00%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour145.98-6.67%
Shoplifting74.65-41.67%
Other theft42.33100.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.94-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour156.98150.00%
Shoplifting124.999.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.99400.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-50.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Public order20.66-71.43%
Burglary10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.6122.22%
Shoplifting117.3157.14%
Public order73.660.00%
Vehicle crime62.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Other theft41.99-33.33%
Other crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.28-21.74%
Public order75.9840.00%
Shoplifting72.33-12.50%
Other theft62.33-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour61.99200.00%
Vehicle crime51.9925.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Theft from the person21.00100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.61-17.86%
Other theft117.64450.00%
Shoplifting83.6660.00%
Public order52.66-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-80.00%
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 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.6033.33%
Public order129.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.990.00%
Vehicle crime53.32150.00%
Shoplifting51.66400.00%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.98-28.57%
Other theft31.66-50.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.29-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.99233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.3240.00%
Other theft62.33100.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Shoplifting21.00-83.33%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.620.00%
Shoplifting125.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.990.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 202418
June 202421
May 202422
April 202418
March 202423
February 202428
January 202421
December 202315
November 202318

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202414
June 202415
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 202410
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 202412
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hick Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Bayldons Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pavilion Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Broomsdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Commercial Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. West Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Gregory Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lady Ann Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Clifton Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. North King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1