WF17 7PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7PZ

WF17 7PZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 7PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7PZ, encompassing approximately 5779 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF17 7PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamza Street with total crimes: 4
  • Pine Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 4

WF17 7PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences195.3626.67%
Other crime33.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35100.00%
Public order20.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.36-25.00%
Public order42.60100.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.71122.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.4625.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
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 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.15-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour41.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
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 offences113.6322.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
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 offences94.1512.50%
Public order41.56300.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
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 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Public order10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.5425.00%
Other crime33.46200.00%
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 offences164.3333.33%
Other theft42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
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 offences125.02-7.69%
Other theft42.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
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 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.02-38.10%
Public order42.25100.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.06110.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.63200.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences104.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202415
May 202420
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 202320
November 202316
October 202312
September 202313
August 202321
July 202310

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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
July 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
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
July 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Hamza Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Pine Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Charles Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holly Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brown'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Markham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Purlwell Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Purlwell Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Baines Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Knowles Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Great Wood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Purlwell Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Highcliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hyrst Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1