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

Overview of Crime in WF17 6HW

SOOTHILL LANE, WF17 6HW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6HW 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 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6HW, encompassing approximately 2927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF17 6HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sykes Close with total crimes: 4
  • Pavilion Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bridle Street with total crimes: 3

SOOTHILL LANE, WF17 6HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.88-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.440.00%
Vehicle crime52.0525.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In August 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 offences1610.590.00%
Public order55.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.47-12.50%
Public order22.39-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour85.47166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.73-40.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.1525.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

In April 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 offences99.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.10133.33%
Vehicle crime62.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05100.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9145.45%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4957.14%
Other theft43.76300.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Burglary31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.86-6.25%
Burglary35.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.470.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 20249
March 202412
February 202416
January 202411
December 20237
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sykes Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pavilion Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bridle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Lydgate Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Howley Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broomsdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Gregory Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benny Parr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper West Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Laithe Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Regent Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1