WF17 6JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6JH

WF17 6JH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 6JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6JH, encompassing approximately 3145 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WF17 6JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Commonside with total crimes: 2
  • Hyrst Walk with total crimes: 2

WF17 6JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.99-28.57%
Shoplifting33.180.00%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.54-6.67%
Public order74.4516.67%
Vehicle crime42.23300.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4936.36%
Public order64.77100.00%
Other crime41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27-8.33%
Vehicle crime43.50-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.49-7.69%
Vehicle crime93.82350.00%
Other theft42.8633.33%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences138.90333.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.1366.67%
Other theft31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.580.00%
Other theft51.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-50.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.09-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.91-40.00%
Robbery11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4066.67%
Vehicle crime83.18700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5466.67%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Public order41.27100.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-45.45%
Other theft31.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Public order20.95-71.43%
Other crime10.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.13-8.33%
Public order73.50133.33%
Other theft52.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Other crime41.27300.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.580.00%
Other theft53.820.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202415
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

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
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Commonside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hyrst Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jack Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Grafton Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Wilson Wood Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Carlisle Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rotary Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nursery Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1