WF17 7JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7JY

WF17 7JY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.29 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7JY 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 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7JY, encompassing approximately 2681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Tolson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hope Street with total crimes: 4

WF17 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.29-27.27%
Public order95.9780.00%
Other theft43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.54-26.67%
Public order58.20-44.44%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Other crime10.75-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.7650.00%
Public order911.19350.00%
Other crime43.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.4253.85%
Anti-social behaviour47.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-25.00%
Other theft21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-66.67%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.17-7.14%
Vehicle crime64.85100.00%
Other theft52.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-57.14%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.22133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.61100.00%
Other theft42.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58-41.67%
Other theft42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-66.67%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.4133.33%
Vehicle crime95.97800.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.36100.00%
Public order42.24300.00%
Other theft41.49-20.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.32-20.00%
Other theft54.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.86-40.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.17-28.57%
Other theft65.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24400.00%
Public order41.86100.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.170.00%
Other theft57.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202422
June 202430
May 202420
April 202413
March 202414
February 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202312
October 202315
September 202321

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tolson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hope Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rockhouse Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Salter Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Halifax Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hyrst Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Textile Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Marlborough Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Wickets
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Carr Side Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilson Wood Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Carlisle Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Rotary Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1