PURLWELL CRESCENT, WF17 7PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7PA

PURLWELL CRESCENT, WF17 7PA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7PA 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 7PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7PA, encompassing approximately 5785 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 7PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Avenue with total crimes: 2

PURLWELL CRESCENT, WF17 7PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences155.0187.50%
Public order42.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.98-57.89%
Public order51.38150.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In July 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 offences196.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2833.33%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Other theft20.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.74-34.48%
Other theft53.2866.67%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.78163.64%
Other theft35.01200.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.53-45.00%
Vehicle crime81.90300.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-60.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In March 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 offences205.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4625.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Drugs40.69300.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%

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 offences123.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.3628.57%
Other crime33.11200.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other theft20.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.8416.67%
Other theft52.42150.00%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 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 offences124.49-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.390.00%
Public order53.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202419
June 202419
May 202429
April 202411
March 202420
February 202410
January 202412
December 202318
November 202314
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Dale Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Holly Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Carlton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ashmead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Alpine Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hyrst Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Purlwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Snowdon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brearley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper North Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Back Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Highcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Howard Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Maxwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1