PURLWELL LANE, WF17 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7NG

PURLWELL LANE, WF17 7NG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7NG, encompassing approximately 5726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 7NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Knowles Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brown'S Place with total crimes: 2

PURLWELL LANE, WF17 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.02-43.75%
Public order71.57250.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.7123.08%
Criminal damage and arson32.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35100.00%
Public order20.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.89-38.10%
Public order42.27100.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6725.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.49-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.6722.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.190.00%
Public order41.57300.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.14-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.4118.75%
Other crime33.32200.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.3733.33%
Other theft42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 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 offences125.069.09%
Other theft42.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.710.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 202413
May 202421
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 202319
November 202316
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cobden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Knowles Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brown'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hyrst Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kensington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hamza Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Woodsome Estate
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Holly Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Back Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Wood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Preston Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Carr Side Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1