WF17 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7LA

WF17 7LA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7LA, encompassing approximately 2889 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF17 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rockhouse Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Salter Street with total crimes: 3

WF17 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0415.38%
Public order45.190.00%
Other theft31.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.38-35.00%
Other theft44.500.00%
Public order41.38-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other crime20.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.8825.00%
Public order96.92350.00%
Other crime43.110.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7360.00%
Other theft35.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.73-9.09%
Vehicle crime83.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1111.0737.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7333.33%
Drugs21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.15-33.33%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-71.43%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4633.33%
Vehicle crime75.54600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6533.33%
Other theft44.150.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.230.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202413
June 202420
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 202412
December 202316
November 202312
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 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 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rockhouse Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Salter Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Longlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Halifax Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hyrst Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dale Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marlborough Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Wickets
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Track Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Thorncliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Carr Side Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilson Wood Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Carlisle Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1