WF17 6JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6JS

WF17 6JS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6JS, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commonside with total crimes: 3
  • Grafton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Albert Close with total crimes: 3

WF17 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6612.50%
Public order73.7140.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences88.6614.29%
Public order53.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.89-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime83.71300.00%
Other theft33.300.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.95200.00%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.60400.00%
Vehicle crime42.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.36-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-50.00%
Robbery11.650.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.02100.00%
Vehicle crime73.30600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.89150.00%
Public order42.06100.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-60.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Public order21.24-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.370.00%
Public order74.12250.00%
Other theft52.890.00%
Other crime42.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.90100.00%
Other theft54.1225.00%
Public order22.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.49150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.06-44.44%
Other theft42.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.250.00%
Other theft23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 202310
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Commonside
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grafton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Albert Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Howard Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carr Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Beckett Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Back Warwick Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Skipton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rotary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. David Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1