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

Overview of Crime in WF17 6DX

HIGH STREET, WF17 6DX, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6DX, encompassing approximately 1133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ullswater Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, WF17 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.71-54.55%
Public order24.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Other crime11.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.12120.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.71-33.33%
Other crime21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.410.00%
Public order22.65-33.33%
Drugs21.770.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.1216.67%
Public order36.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.12100.00%
Burglary35.30200.00%
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.36-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson32.6550.00%
Vehicle crime22.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-50.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.42175.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.71100.00%
Vehicle crime33.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.59-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.88-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.4827.27%
Vehicle crime712.36600.00%
Other theft36.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Drugs11.77-50.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.8937.50%
Burglary29.710.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Other theft11.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.12-20.00%
Public order27.06-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-66.67%
Robbery10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.710.00%
Public order78.830.00%
Vehicle crime36.180.00%
Other crime32.650.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.770.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244
January 202414
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ullswater Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Matterdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newgate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1