PURLWELL AVENUE, WF17 7PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7PB

PURLWELL AVENUE, WF17 7PB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7PB 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 7PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7PB, encompassing approximately 5618 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF17 7PB 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 AVENUE, WF17 7PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.9875.00%
Public order42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.09-52.94%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Public order40.71100.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.87-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson43.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.65-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson43.9233.33%
Other theft40.7133.33%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.7133.33%
Other crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.03290.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.9450.00%
Public order51.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-62.50%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences106.23-71.43%
Vehicle crime81.78166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-57.14%
Public order30.5350.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.97191.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.2340.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.14150.00%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.45-53.33%
Drugs22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.0166.67%
Public order35.34200.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Other crime30.53200.00%
Other theft20.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.875.88%
Burglary53.20150.00%
Other theft50.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.230.00%
Public order43.030.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202417
June 202422
May 202439
April 202410
March 202435
February 202412
January 202414
December 202330
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 7PB 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. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alpine Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Picklesfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hyrst Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purlwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Snowdon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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