WEST PARK ROAD, WF17 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7HF

WEST PARK ROAD, WF17 7HF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7HF 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 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7HF, encompassing approximately 4460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF17 7HF 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
  • Arncliffe Road with total crimes: 3

WEST PARK ROAD, WF17 7HF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5281.82%
Criminal damage and arson54.4825.00%
Other crime51.1225.00%
Public order41.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47300.00%
Other crime40.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 offences115.16-63.33%
Vehicle crime52.47150.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.9887.50%
Public order66.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.85-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour53.59400.00%
Public order51.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.9526.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.26100.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.50-6.25%
Other theft43.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6223.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.59400.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.4818.18%
Burglary22.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.05-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson52.470.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 offences248.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3866.67%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 202411
May 202430
April 202416
March 202419
February 202415
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 202324
September 202312

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
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 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 7HF 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. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hayburn Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Mortimer Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Trafalgar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Throstle Nest
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malham Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Mortimer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Healey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jessop View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barden Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1