HIGH STREET, WF17 6DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6DW

HIGH STREET, WF17 6DW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.89 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6DW 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 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6DW, encompassing approximately 726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • A653 with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Thirlmere Road with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET, WF17 6DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour28.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.63400.00%
Other theft16.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime26.88100.00%
Burglary12.750.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour624.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.260.00%
Burglary12.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-50.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Public order11.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.5133.33%
Vehicle crime25.500.00%
Burglary22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Other theft11.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson519.27400.00%
Other theft36.8850.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.13-66.67%
Public order12.75-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour627.52500.00%
Vehicle crime38.260.00%
Public order34.13200.00%
Other theft24.130.00%
Drugs22.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.88-33.33%
Public order12.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.14-57.14%
Vehicle crime24.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.750.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.3916.67%
Public order29.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-71.43%
Drugs12.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-66.67%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-66.67%
Other theft11.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour733.03-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.260.00%
Vehicle crime34.1350.00%
Other theft34.13200.00%
Public order14.13-80.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1041.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.760.00%
Public order58.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.880.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Burglary12.750.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
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 September 2024

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

  • 1. A653
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newgate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6128
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Glenlow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Smallwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1