NORFOLK STREET, WF17 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7RU

NORFOLK STREET, WF17 7RU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.12 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7RU, encompassing approximately 5446 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF17 7RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hamza Street with total crimes: 4

NORFOLK STREET, WF17 7RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1215.00%
Shoplifting154.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75400.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Public order40.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.73-20.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.65-35.48%
Shoplifting123.67-50.00%
Public order72.2040.00%
Vehicle crime51.29-37.50%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.97106.67%
Shoplifting245.69242.86%
Vehicle crime84.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.470.00%
Public order51.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-20.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.55-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour72.750.00%
Shoplifting71.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.290.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-42.86%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.7393.33%
Vehicle crime75.3275.00%
Shoplifting61.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.1066.67%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Drugs20.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.81-31.82%
Shoplifting92.75-35.71%
Public order61.65500.00%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.10-8.33%
Shoplifting144.04366.67%
Other theft72.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.29133.33%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.2620.00%
Other theft54.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Shoplifting30.55-82.35%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.655.26%
Shoplifting173.67-19.05%
Public order53.12-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-28.57%
Other theft40.92-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.8618.75%
Public order143.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.57133.33%
Other theft51.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.83-30.43%
Shoplifting142.9427.27%
Public order72.57-30.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Other theft40.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-62.50%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.0415.00%
Shoplifting114.2257.14%
Public order102.02-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.8460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.470.00%
Other theft61.29200.00%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.020.00%
Public order113.670.00%
Shoplifting72.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202420
May 202431
April 202415
March 202429
February 202415
January 202422
December 202324
November 202320
October 202319
September 202316
August 202323
July 202320

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20247
February 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 202314
September 20237
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 202424
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202414
December 20233
November 202317
October 202321
September 202314
August 202311
July 20237

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Upper Blakeridge Lane
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hamza Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Charles Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Back Providence Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Upper Croft Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Upper Commercial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mayman Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Holly Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brown'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peel Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Markham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Arncliffe Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hayburn Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wetherhill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baines Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Knowles Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Upper North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Wood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Purlwell Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. East Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1