WF17 6WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 6WL

WF17 6WL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This WF17 6WL 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 6WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 6WL, encompassing approximately 1032 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 6WL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hill Rise with total crimes: 2
  • B6128 with total crimes: 1

WF17 6WL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.91-60.00%
Burglary11.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8425.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.81300.00%
Other theft13.880.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.750.00%
Burglary12.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.750.00%
Other theft22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.910.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.81-50.00%
Other theft32.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.72-14.29%
Drugs15.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.59400.00%
Vehicle crime34.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.91100.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Oaklands Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hill Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B6128
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Fort Ann Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1