WF17 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6HT

WF17 6HT, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6HT 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 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6HT, encompassing approximately 2686 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 6HT area, explore the WF17 6HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hick Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 3

WF17 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.8250.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.80-40.00%
Other crime43.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.667.14%
Vehicle crime55.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-33.33%
Other theft31.490.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.54-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23400.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1777.78%
Public order55.9666.67%
Vehicle crime41.86-42.86%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.74-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.54-18.18%
Vehicle crime73.3540.00%
Other theft42.61-33.33%
Burglary31.490.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Theft from the person20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1710.00%
Other theft64.10200.00%
Vehicle crime52.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.91-23.08%
Vehicle crime73.72133.33%
Public order52.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.54-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86300.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.057.69%
Other theft35.210.00%
Public order31.12-40.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.420.00%
Public order54.840.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 202415
June 202414
May 202416
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
February 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 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

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hick Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. New Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. North King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1