FERN CLOSE, WF17 6HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6HD

FERN CLOSE, WF17 6HD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 6HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6HD, encompassing approximately 1546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Oakwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lydgate Road with total crimes: 2

FERN CLOSE, WF17 6HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.170.00%
Burglary12.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.640.00%
Vehicle crime34.530.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-66.67%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.5320.00%
Other theft13.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.700.00%
Vehicle crime43.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.59200.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.940.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.53-40.00%
Burglary21.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.47-37.50%
Burglary33.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences87.11166.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.170.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.94200.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.88-80.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences57.110.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
October 20232
August 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hill Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Oakwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Lydgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Manor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Norgarth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Solway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1