HOWLEY WALK, WF17 6PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6PS

HOWLEY WALK, WF17 6PS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6PS 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 6PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6PS, encompassing approximately 3274 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sykes Close with total crimes: 4
  • Pavilion Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bridle Street with total crimes: 3

HOWLEY WALK, WF17 6PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8618.18%
Vehicle crime83.97700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.80-21.43%
Public order63.36500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 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 offences148.867.69%
Anti-social behaviour74.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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 offences139.16-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.97600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6336.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.63-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson43.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-42.86%
Public order21.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 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 offences1311.91-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.97133.33%
Vehicle crime42.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3866.67%
Public order36.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92200.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1171.43%
Vehicle crime33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14150.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8040.00%
Burglary24.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.580.00%
Other crime23.050.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 202413
May 202415
April 202411
March 202413
February 202420
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sykes Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pavilion Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bridle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Howley Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broomsdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sykes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. West Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Gregory Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Benny Parr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lady Ann Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Clifton Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Upper West Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Laithe Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1