WF17 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6AW

WF17 6AW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6AW 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 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6AW, encompassing approximately 3303 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF17 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3
  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 3

WF17 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0580.00%
Vehicle crime42.7233.33%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5750.00%
Vehicle crime34.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.960.00%
Vehicle crime43.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6666.67%
Public order33.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Other theft20.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.66-25.00%
Other theft51.8225.00%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36100.00%
Vehicle crime52.42-16.67%
Other theft41.51-42.86%
Robbery21.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.96600.00%
Vehicle crime62.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.21-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0810.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82300.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9666.67%
Other theft53.03150.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.240.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Back Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Highcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1