NORFOLK AVENUE, WF17 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7AL

NORFOLK AVENUE, WF17 7AL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7AL 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 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7AL, encompassing approximately 5317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF17 7AL 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

NORFOLK AVENUE, WF17 7AL 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 offences135.2744.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.44300.00%
Public order40.7533.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.70-52.63%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.5811.76%
Public order53.570.00%
Other crime40.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.96-60.47%
Public order53.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.94150.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-92.31%

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 offences4314.29258.33%
Anti-social behaviour138.0962.50%
Public order72.44133.33%
Shoplifting31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Drugs20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-71.43%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.26100.00%
Vehicle crime71.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-50.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.22260.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.7750.00%
Vehicle crime51.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Public order40.7533.33%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.83-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.21-40.00%
Drugs23.39-50.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.8457.89%
Drugs45.640.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Burglary10.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.965.56%
Burglary63.57200.00%
Other theft61.13100.00%
Public order31.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences186.770.00%
Public order63.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202419
June 202417
May 202443
April 202412
March 202436
February 202410
January 202418
December 202330
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 202413
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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
March 20242
February 20241
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 7AL 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. Hyrst Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purlwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Snowdon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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