WF17 7QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7QE

WF17 7QE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7QE 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 7QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7QE, encompassing approximately 5761 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 7QE area, explore the WF17 7QE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WF17 7QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Carlton Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF17 7QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0330.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Public order30.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.99-50.00%
Public order51.74150.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In July 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 offences205.9017.65%
Criminal damage and arson53.47150.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
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 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.73-19.05%
Public order42.9533.33%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.6525.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
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 offences94.51-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour41.560.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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 offences113.8222.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3412.50%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Public order40.69300.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
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 offences83.12-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
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 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.7331.25%
Other crime33.65200.00%
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 offences164.3433.33%
Other theft42.780.00%
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 offences125.030.00%
Other theft42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202420
June 202417
May 202421
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 202321
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 1 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Carlton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hamza Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alpine Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brown'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Purlwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clerk Green Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Snowdon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brearley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper North Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Back Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Preston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Highcliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1