SMITHIES MOOR RISE, WF17 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8AX

SMITHIES MOOR RISE, WF17 8AX, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8AX, encompassing approximately 1888 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ealand Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Lea View with total crimes: 2
  • Beechdale Avenue with total crimes: 1

SMITHIES MOOR RISE, WF17 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.18100.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.06233.33%
Drugs25.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.77-25.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.65-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.940.00%
Other theft24.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft21.06-60.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.41150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.65-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.53-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour24.24-33.33%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.65-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour36.89200.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.24133.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences66.36-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson33.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.65116.67%
Vehicle crime36.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary11.06-75.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.060.00%
Public order43.180.00%
Burglary42.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314
September 20236
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ealand Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lea View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beechdale Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Law Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smithies Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Arthur Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Huddersfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Magnolias
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Crossings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1