LEEFIELD ROAD, WF17 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8AW

LEEFIELD ROAD, WF17 8AW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.09 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8AW 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 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8AW, encompassing approximately 1216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabtree Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Carrington Green with total crimes: 2
  • White Lee Road with total crimes: 2

LEEFIELD ROAD, WF17 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.22400.00%
Other crime24.110.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.930.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.82-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.31150.00%
Vehicle crime88.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.930.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.290.00%
Other theft12.470.00%
Other crime10.82-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.0960.00%
Other crime56.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1150.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.51-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour24.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Public order21.64100.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Other crime11.64-50.00%

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 offences1725.49112.50%
Anti-social behaviour513.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1150.00%
Other crime22.470.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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 offences817.27-57.89%
Burglary36.580.00%
Vehicle crime32.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Public order11.640.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

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 offences1921.3872.73%
Criminal damage and arson315.6250.00%
Vehicle crime22.47-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.91-35.29%
Vehicle crime59.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-66.67%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.82-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.60112.50%
Public order513.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.2950.00%
Other crime22.47-50.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%

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 offences822.200.00%
Other crime46.580.00%
Public order33.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202417
February 20248
January 202419
December 202311
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20243
October 20232

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

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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 1 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Crabtree Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carrington Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. White Lee Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. B6122
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rudding Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Fairfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Leeside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berwick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Priestley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lawrence Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rayner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Joan Royd
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Leeds Old Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1