WF17 6DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6DS

WF17 6DS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 6DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6DS, encompassing approximately 948 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hill Rise with total crimes: 2
  • B6128 with total crimes: 1

WF17 6DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-60.00%
Burglary12.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2725.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.32300.00%
Other theft14.220.00%
Public order11.05-66.67%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.380.00%
Burglary13.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.380.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.48-14.29%
Drugs16.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4340.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.38-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences513.70400.00%
Vehicle crime35.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16100.00%
Other crime12.110.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Oaklands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hill Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B6128
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Fort Ann Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1