WEST ACRE DRIVE, WF17 6PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6PE

WEST ACRE DRIVE, WF17 6PE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6PE 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 6PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6PE, encompassing approximately 3394 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hick Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Pavilion Close with total crimes: 3

WEST ACRE DRIVE, WF17 6PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences158.84-6.25%
Public order74.42133.33%
Other theft22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.71-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-33.33%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.30900.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9520.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Public order30.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3025.00%
Vehicle crime51.47150.00%
Public order51.47400.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-42.86%
Other theft21.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.61-35.71%
Other theft85.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1833.33%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order20.59-71.43%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.7375.00%
Public order78.2575.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.0245.45%
Other theft44.71-20.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-80.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.19-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Other theft51.47150.00%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9526.67%
Shoplifting35.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.43-16.67%
Other theft64.42200.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.080.00%
Vehicle crime45.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202416
June 202418
May 202418
April 202412
March 202418
February 202428
January 202416
December 202311
November 202319
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hick Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Pavilion Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Primrose Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grace Leather Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Broomsdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Benny Parr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Victor Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Station Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Upper West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Willow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Soothill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Laithe Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1