DOUGLAS AVENUE, WF17 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6HG

DOUGLAS AVENUE, WF17 6HG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6HG, encompassing approximately 1611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WF17 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lydgate Road with total crimes: 2
  • Benny Parr Close with total crimes: 1
  • Upper West Street with total crimes: 1

DOUGLAS AVENUE, WF17 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.24-75.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In August 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 offences911.1780.00%
Vehicle crime45.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Burglary12.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.8233.33%
Vehicle crime22.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.48-20.00%

In March 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 offences711.79250.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.340.00%
Vehicle crime43.10100.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24100.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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 theft11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-66.67%

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 offences33.72-50.00%
Burglary21.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences67.45-25.00%
Burglary33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

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 offences86.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.960.00%
Public order11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20241
May 202411
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lydgate Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Benny Parr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Upper West Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Laithe Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1