ST MARYS AVENUE, WF17 7AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7AH

ST MARYS AVENUE, WF17 7AH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7AH 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 7AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7AH, encompassing approximately 5118 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 7AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Lime Tree Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Carlton Avenue with total crimes: 2

ST MARYS AVENUE, WF17 7AH 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.4718.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.27-45.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Other theft30.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.4211.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.91-20.00%
Other crime40.78300.00%
Public order40.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.81-58.14%
Public order63.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17150.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-92.31%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.46258.33%
Anti-social behaviour138.40116.67%
Public order52.5466.67%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.20-67.57%
Vehicle crime72.3475.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3750.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-57.14%
Public order30.5950.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.50208.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.2375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Vehicle crime40.78100.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 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 offences126.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.34100.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.06-50.00%
Burglary23.13100.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.5760.00%
Drugs46.250.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.4211.11%
Other theft63.91100.00%
Burglary51.17150.00%
Public order20.98-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.230.00%
Public order53.520.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202420
June 202418
May 202443
April 202412
March 202437
February 202412
January 202416
December 202332
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 7AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holly Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lime Tree Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Carlton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Fox View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ashmead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alpine Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hyrst Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Purlwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brearley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Upper North Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Highcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1