SMITHIES MOOR CLOSE, WF17 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8AY

SMITHIES MOOR CLOSE, WF17 8AY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8AY, encompassing approximately 1685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ealand Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Laurel Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Brookroyd View with total crimes: 2

SMITHIES MOOR CLOSE, WF17 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.08-11.11%
Public order44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.90125.00%
Robbery25.340.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.37100.00%
Public order12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.90300.00%
Vehicle crime24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-33.33%
Other theft11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30-11.11%
Other theft24.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

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 offences910.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.340.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%

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 theft57.71400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.52-72.73%
Other crime21.780.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8622.22%
Anti-social behaviour36.520.00%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.490.00%
Vehicle crime25.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ealand Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Laurel Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brookroyd View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Crossings
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Lonsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Huddersfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Newley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wensleydale Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1