PARK CROFT, WF17 7SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 7SS

PARK CROFT, WF17 7SS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This WF17 7SS 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 7SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 7SS, encompassing approximately 6431 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF17 7SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barden Close with total crimes: 5
  • Mayman Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 4

PARK CROFT, WF17 7SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.2433.33%
Public order84.350.00%
Other crime41.24-33.33%
Other theft40.620.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-71.43%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.62-27.59%
Public order83.2760.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2416.67%
Other crime61.090.00%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.3320.83%
Criminal damage and arson64.51100.00%
Other crime60.93200.00%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Public order50.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.78150.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.15-35.14%
Public order63.7320.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-50.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.1185.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.7514.29%
Public order51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other theft20.31100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.15-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour73.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.0950.00%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Public order40.780.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.8435.29%
Vehicle crime43.5833.33%
Public order40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6233.33%
Burglary30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.75-15.00%
Other theft52.6466.67%
Public order40.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.47200.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.11250.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Other theft30.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.5333.33%
Drugs44.35300.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.22-19.23%
Other theft63.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Public order10.16-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.400.00%
Public order104.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202429
June 202424
May 202437
April 202420
March 202423
February 202417
January 202420
December 202328
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barden Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mayman Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Holly Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Lime Tree Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wetherhill Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashmead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linton Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Croft Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charles Jones Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hamza Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alpine Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brown'S Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Woodside Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Burnsall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aysgarth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jessop View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Woodhall Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Park Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hayburn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clerk Green Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Snowdon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Back Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Brearley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper North Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1