SMITHIES MOOR LANE, WF17 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8AZ

SMITHIES MOOR LANE, WF17 8AZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8AZ, encompassing approximately 1731 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 8AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossings with total crimes: 5
  • Roman Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ealand Crescent with total crimes: 2

SMITHIES MOOR LANE, WF17 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences98.6628.57%
Robbery25.200.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime54.04150.00%
Other crime12.890.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.62200.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting34.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-50.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.66-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.31300.00%
Other crime22.31100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

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 offences99.240.00%
Other theft25.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

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 offences910.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Other theft10.58-80.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.66400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.93-63.64%
Other crime22.310.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

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 offences1111.5510.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.350.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

Crime by Type

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 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. The Crossings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Roman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ealand Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brookroyd View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lonsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arthur Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laurel Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1