LEE SIDE ROAD, WF17 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8AL

LEE SIDE ROAD, WF17 8AL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8AL, encompassing approximately 1294 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Curwen Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Houldsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2

LEE SIDE ROAD, WF17 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.81-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-33.33%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-75.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.7183.33%
Vehicle crime88.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.630.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Other crime10.77-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.76200.00%
Other crime56.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8650.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Public order11.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.49-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-60.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-66.67%
Other crime10.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.94112.50%
Anti-social behaviour513.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8650.00%
Other crime22.320.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.22-57.89%
Burglary36.180.00%
Vehicle crime32.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-33.33%
Public order11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.0872.73%
Criminal damage and arson314.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.31-38.89%
Vehicle crime68.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.63-50.00%
Public order21.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-66.67%
Other crime10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.35125.00%
Public order513.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.8633.33%
Other crime33.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Drugs22.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.62-57.89%
Other crime46.18300.00%
Public order33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32200.00%
Burglary32.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-50.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Drugs11.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour414.670.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 202417
February 20248
January 202419
December 202311
November 202318
October 20238
September 202319

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20243
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Curwen Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Houldsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B6122
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. White Lee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Crabtree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Dale Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1