BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6JQ

BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 6JQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6JQ 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 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6JQ, encompassing approximately 2872 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 6JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Commonside with total crimes: 3

BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7087.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.22100.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2760.00%
Shoplifting32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9660.00%
Public order42.79100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.57-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1010.00%
Vehicle crime93.83200.00%
Other theft33.130.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4850.00%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.61400.00%
Vehicle crime51.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-60.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-37.50%
Robbery11.740.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.84100.00%
Vehicle crime62.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09150.00%
Other theft31.74-25.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.53-50.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Public order21.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.360.00%
Public order52.790.00%
Other theft41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Jack Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Commonside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Fox Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Peter Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1