WEST STREET, WF17 6PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6PQ

WEST STREET, WF17 6PQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.85 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6PQ 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 6PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6PQ, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

WF17 6PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Field Lane with total crimes: 4

WEST STREET, WF17 6PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.855.56%
Violence and sexual offences165.65-30.43%
Shoplifting74.76-41.67%
Public order52.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-16.67%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.83-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour186.84157.14%
Shoplifting125.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.57500.00%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Public order30.89-57.14%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.9470.59%
Shoplifting98.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.68-30.00%
Public order72.08133.33%
Vehicle crime52.0866.67%
Other theft41.49-33.33%
Other crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.77-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour105.0625.00%
Other theft62.98-40.00%
Shoplifting51.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.49-57.14%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.51-17.65%
Other theft108.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.98-11.11%
Shoplifting82.3860.00%
Vehicle crime72.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08150.00%
Public order41.49-66.67%
Other crime21.190.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.32142.86%
Public order1210.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.57800.00%
Shoplifting52.68400.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.17-37.50%
Other theft41.49-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-91.67%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.17500.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5760.00%
Other theft72.38250.00%
Burglary42.08300.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Shoplifting20.89-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.8850.00%
Shoplifting126.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.57400.00%
Public order31.49-70.00%
Other theft20.89-66.67%
Other crime20.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.37-22.22%
Public order104.17150.00%
Shoplifting82.98-33.33%
Other theft62.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7920.00%
Other crime41.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-60.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.2612.50%
Shoplifting125.36-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.57-64.29%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Public order41.19-50.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2826.4812.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.33-51.52%
Anti-social behaviour144.76133.33%
Public order84.17166.67%
Vehicle crime52.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.510.00%
Shoplifting259.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.440.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202423
May 202429
April 202417
March 202428
February 202434
January 202414
December 202314
November 202321
October 202314
September 202318
August 202316
July 202333

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 202412
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20234
August 20232

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20241
December 202312
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 202314
July 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 202312
October 20238
September 202312
August 202328
July 202325

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
August 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Field Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Clifton Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oakwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Cardigan Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Cross Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rouse Mill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clutton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. West Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Oakwood Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Benny Parr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grace Leather Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lady Ann Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hilberoyd Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hick Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Pavilion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1