BROOM WALK, WF17 6PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6PL

BROOM WALK, WF17 6PL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6PL 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 6PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6PL, encompassing approximately 3332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

WF17 6PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Close with total crimes: 3
  • Primrose Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Grace Leather Lane with total crimes: 2

BROOM WALK, WF17 6PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.30-16.67%
Public order73.00600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.10-85.71%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.10-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.90-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10-20.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5025.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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 offences128.10-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.60300.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-57.14%
Other theft10.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.10-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.20250.00%
Other theft42.10300.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9053.85%
Public order46.00100.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2062.50%
Other theft33.90-40.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.10-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.40150.00%
Other theft51.50400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9066.67%
Shoplifting34.50200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.70-40.00%
Other theft52.70150.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.500.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 202412
March 202414
February 202420
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pavilion Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Primrose Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grace Leather Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Broomsdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Benny Parr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cardigan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Victor Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. West Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Upper West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Soothill Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Laithe Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1