WF17 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6LH

WF17 6LH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6LH, encompassing approximately 1788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF17 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rouse Mill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Royd Street with total crimes: 2
  • Clutton Street with total crimes: 2

WF17 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Other theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3550.00%
Vehicle crime31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.15-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.350.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.68-40.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences915.65200.00%
Vehicle crime55.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.80300.00%
Other theft32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.15-72.73%
Other theft21.68-50.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-80.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8622.22%
Vehicle crime56.15150.00%
Other theft42.800.00%
Drugs22.240.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.94-18.18%
Vehicle crime25.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6210.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.15200.00%
Public order21.68-66.67%
Other theft21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.42233.33%
Public order65.59100.00%
Vehicle crime33.3550.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.71-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-62.50%
Other theft21.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In August 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 offences812.8633.33%
Public order54.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80400.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.150.00%
Vehicle crime23.350.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Royd Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clutton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bromley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromley Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. New Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. B6128
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1