WF17 6ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6ER

WF17 6ER, Kirklees has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6ER 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 6ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6ER, encompassing approximately 1989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fox Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 2

WF17 6ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5314.29%
Vehicle crime34.0250.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.55-12.50%
Other crime43.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 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 offences66.53-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.06-30.00%
Vehicle crime53.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.57233.33%
Vehicle crime45.03100.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.53-75.00%
Other theft21.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-66.67%
Drugs11.01-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0720.00%
Vehicle crime66.0350.00%
Other theft43.020.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.050.00%
Vehicle crime45.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.55-9.09%
Public order35.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.57175.00%
Public order65.5350.00%
Other theft33.0250.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.540.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gregory Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1