TRAFALGAR STREET, WF17 7HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7HA

TRAFALGAR STREET, WF17 7HA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7HA 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 7HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7HA, encompassing approximately 4769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF17 7HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Jones Court with total crimes: 7
  • Towngate Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3

TRAFALGAR STREET, WF17 7HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.71-12.50%
Other crime52.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0566.67%
Public order41.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7645.45%
Other crime43.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84100.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-40.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.24-65.62%
Vehicle crime52.31150.00%
Public order41.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.5368.42%
Anti-social behaviour96.7150.00%
Public order61.890.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.3990.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.98100.00%
Public order61.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In March 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 offences106.08-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Public order40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.50-26.09%
Other theft43.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-50.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.0253.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.82200.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.240.00%
Drugs23.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.71-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.0366.67%
Public order51.0566.67%
Burglary21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202416
June 202411
May 202432
April 202419
March 202410
February 202417
January 202423
December 202315
November 202315
October 202324
September 202316

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 7HA 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. Towngate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trafalgar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Throstle Nest
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malham Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Mortimer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Common Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Staincliffe Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Church Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. Barden Close
    Total1
    Other crime1