TOWN STREET, WF17 7NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7NA

TOWN STREET, WF17 7NA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.89 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 404 crimes and a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 7NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7NA, encompassing approximately 2201 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF17 7NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Textile Street with total crimes: 9
  • Dale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Jack Lane with total crimes: 4

TOWN STREET, WF17 7NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.8952.94%
Other theft611.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2750.00%
Public order31.36-70.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.53-5.56%
Public order107.72100.00%
Other theft44.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82100.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.44-40.00%
Public order58.18-37.50%
Other theft42.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Other crime10.91-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.5336.36%
Public order813.63100.00%
Other crime53.63150.00%
Other theft32.2750.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.1769.23%
Anti-social behaviour49.99100.00%
Public order41.82300.00%
Other theft21.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.26-18.75%
Vehicle crime95.90350.00%
Other theft44.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-33.33%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-75.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.53128.57%
Anti-social behaviour87.27166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.63100.00%
Other theft42.730.00%
Drugs21.82100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences79.99-22.22%
Other theft43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.63-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson24.09-50.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.7116.67%
Vehicle crime96.36800.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.0933.33%
Public order31.82200.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences1210.90-25.00%
Other theft45.45-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-50.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order10.91-75.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.080.00%
Other theft77.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.180.00%
Public order42.730.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 202418
June 202430
May 202422
April 202413
March 202416
February 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Textile Street
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Jack Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rotary Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Commonside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hope Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lidgate Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Robin Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tate Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyrst Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Jenkinson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Town Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milton Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1