PETER HILL, WF17 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6JU

PETER HILL, WF17 6JU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6JU, encompassing approximately 1650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF17 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Commonside with total crimes: 2
  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 2

PETER HILL, WF17 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences810.90-11.11%
Shoplifting34.850.00%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Public order11.82-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.54-25.00%
Public order65.4550.00%
Vehicle crime33.630.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3333.33%
Public order47.27100.00%
Other crime22.42100.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.45300.00%
Vehicle crime32.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime917.57350.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.45-47.06%
Other theft35.45-40.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.38750.00%
Other theft510.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.21-83.33%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.69-30.00%
Vehicle crime64.240.00%
Robbery13.630.00%
Other theft10.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.20100.00%
Vehicle crime66.06500.00%
Other theft43.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4233.33%
Public order32.42200.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.48-66.67%
Other theft43.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Public order10.61-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.62114.29%
Public order79.09600.00%
Other theft74.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.24300.00%
Other crime32.42200.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.720.00%
Other theft64.240.00%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 202417
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 202315
September 20237

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 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
October 20232
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 6JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Commonside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Jack Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Textile Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rotary Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stonehyrst Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nursery Wood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1