WF17 6BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6BS

WF17 6BS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6BS 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 6BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6BS, encompassing approximately 3147 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF17 6BS 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 6BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.35162.50%
Other theft76.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2266.67%
Public order31.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences87.63-52.94%
Other theft42.54100.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.806.25%
Public order75.4040.00%
Vehicle crime42.22300.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 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 offences1610.4923.08%
Public order55.0866.67%
Other crime41.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.218.33%
Vehicle crime44.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.80-14.29%
Vehicle crime103.81233.33%
Other theft53.180.00%
Burglary31.590.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.44366.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.4566.67%
Other theft51.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-50.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.26-14.29%
Other theft51.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-57.14%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.72-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences72.22-22.22%
Public order12.22-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.031000.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.5028.57%
Other theft52.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5925.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.36-41.67%
Other theft52.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-20.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.440.00%
Other theft73.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.220.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 202417
June 202416
May 202413
April 202412
March 202414
February 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
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 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 6BS 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. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rotary Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Commonside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lidgate Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Highcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Peter Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1