WOODSOME ESTATE, WF17 7ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7ED

WOODSOME ESTATE, WF17 7ED, Kirklees has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7ED 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 7ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7ED, encompassing approximately 6686 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WF17 7ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Jones Court with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3

WOODSOME ESTATE, WF17 7ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.73-33.33%
Public order82.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-28.57%
Other crime50.75-16.67%
Other theft40.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.4220.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.49133.33%
Other crime61.05200.00%
Public order60.90-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.75150.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.03-34.21%
Public order73.74-12.50%
Burglary41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.72111.11%
Public order85.6860.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.2014.29%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-80.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.58-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.0525.00%
Public order50.7525.00%
Vehicle crime50.7525.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.0362.50%
Vehicle crime43.8933.33%
Public order40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.23-20.00%
Other theft42.3933.33%
Public order40.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.45200.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.68-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson62.99200.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.4326.09%
Drugs44.340.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.15-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.289.52%
Other theft83.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2033.33%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Public order10.45-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3361.54%
Public order113.14120.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.230.00%
Public order51.940.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202430
June 202425
May 202438
April 202418
March 202426
February 202416
January 202420
December 202329
November 202323
October 202321
September 202313

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242

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 7ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charles Jones Court
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hayburn Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Throstle Nest
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malham Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wetherhill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Knowles Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Pine Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brown'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Burley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Maythorne Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Woodside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jessop View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Barden Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hamza Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Woodsome Estate
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Holly Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1