RICHMOND ROAD, WF17 6JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6JY

RICHMOND ROAD, WF17 6JY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.32 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6JY 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 6JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6JY, encompassing approximately 1134 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Textile Street with total crimes: 9
  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Rotary Close with total crimes: 3

RICHMOND ROAD, WF17 6JY 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 Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.3262.50%
Other theft711.46250.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.170.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

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 offences814.980.00%
Shoplifting37.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.64200.00%
Other theft22.640.00%
Public order11.76-75.00%

In July 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 offences817.62-11.11%
Public order47.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Other theft22.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.7412.50%
Public order57.9366.67%
Drugs24.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-75.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour47.050.00%
Vehicle crime33.52-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Public order32.6450.00%
Drugs12.640.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime820.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.05-61.11%
Burglary36.170.00%
Other theft22.64-60.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.96800.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.86200.00%
Other theft55.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.41100.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-71.43%
Burglary11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

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 offences714.98-22.22%
Vehicle crime66.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.29100.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.67125.00%
Vehicle crime57.93400.00%
Other theft34.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.640.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

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 offences411.46-73.33%
Other theft43.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Public order10.88-85.71%

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 offences1533.490.00%
Public order713.220.00%
Other theft76.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.170.00%
Other crime22.640.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 202418
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
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 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Textile Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Jack Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Rotary Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Commonside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ullswater Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wood Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peter Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Stonehyrst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Matterdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1