WF17 6EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6EG

WF17 6EG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6EG 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 6EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6EG, encompassing approximately 1849 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF17 6EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 2
  • Commonside with total crimes: 2
  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 2

WF17 6EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.36100.00%
Other crime36.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.24300.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.33200.00%
Vehicle crime31.62-25.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.2425.00%
Burglary22.700.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 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 offences910.27200.00%
Vehicle crime44.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft21.08-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.1166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.70-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-66.67%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4457.14%
Vehicle crime65.9550.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.79100.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.19-50.00%
Other theft52.70150.00%
Public order42.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

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 offences1011.9042.86%
Public order75.4140.00%
Other theft23.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.360.00%
Other theft63.790.00%
Public order53.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Commonside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Jack Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Technology Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Grafton Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Greenhill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nursery Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Royd Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Heaton Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1