WF17 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6LL

WF17 6LL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6LL 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 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6LL, encompassing approximately 1393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Street with total crimes: 3
  • New Street with total crimes: 2
  • Newgate Street with total crimes: 1

WF17 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4620.00%
Other crime14.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.5950.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.59100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.460.00%
Burglary22.87100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.89300.00%
Vehicle crime32.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-33.33%
Burglary11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.02-70.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1012.92150.00%
Other theft57.180.00%
Drugs13.590.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.87100.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0514.29%
Public order25.740.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%
Robbery10.720.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences712.920.00%
Vehicle crime35.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. New Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newgate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Regent Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1