WF17 6AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6AF

WF17 6AF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6AF, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 6AF area, explore the WF17 6AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF17 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Textile Street with total crimes: 9
  • Dale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 4

WF17 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.2264.29%
Other theft79.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9050.00%
Public order32.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.91-12.50%
Public order65.8020.00%
Other theft42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66300.00%
Shoplifting31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.25-36.00%
Public order56.63-37.50%
Other theft42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Other crime10.41-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.4647.06%
Public order810.35166.67%
Other crime43.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.6721.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-62.50%
Public order31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-50.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.74-12.50%
Vehicle crime85.80300.00%
Other theft43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-20.00%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.74166.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.63150.00%
Other theft42.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6633.33%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.70-14.29%
Other theft42.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.63-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.90-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-60.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1014.91900.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.1412.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.73150.00%
Public order32.07200.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.04-46.67%
Other theft43.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-66.67%
Other crime10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.570.00%
Other theft76.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.900.00%
Other crime32.480.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202416
June 202425
May 202417
April 202414
March 202416
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 6AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Textile Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Jack Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rotary Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Commonside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lidgate Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Robin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tate Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Peter Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1