SOOTHILL LANE, WF17 6HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6HR

SOOTHILL LANE, WF17 6HR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6HR 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 6HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6HR, encompassing approximately 2098 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 6HR area, explore the WF17 6HR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF17 6HR area, visit the WF17 6HR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF17 6HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bridle Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lydgate Road with total crimes: 2

SOOTHILL LANE, WF17 6HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.91300.00%
Public order31.9150.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0128.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.2940.00%
Public order23.34-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In June 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 offences710.49-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour53.34150.00%
Public order32.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.39116.67%
Vehicle crime36.200.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-71.43%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.34-33.33%
Other crime22.860.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.73-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.29600.00%
Vehicle crime63.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86100.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.53120.00%
Vehicle crime25.240.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2025.00%
Other theft42.38300.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.67-60.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.15-16.67%
Burglary34.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.720.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pavilion Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bridle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lydgate Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Howley Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Upper West Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laithe Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Regent Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1