THE COVERT, WF17 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8BG

THE COVERT, WF17 8BG, Kirklees has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8BG, encompassing approximately 2232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ealand Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Carrington Green with total crimes: 4
  • Oakhill Road with total crimes: 2

THE COVERT, WF17 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.96-18.18%
Vehicle crime64.03200.00%
Other crime22.690.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.96175.00%
Drugs24.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%

In May 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 offences45.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-25.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.96500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24300.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0611.11%
Public order24.48100.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft10.90-83.33%
Public order10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.85-25.00%
Other theft64.03500.00%
Other crime22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.40-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.37-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.27200.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.4033.33%
Public order31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.06-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7550.00%
Public order26.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Drugs10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.300.00%
Public order34.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314
October 202321
September 20237
August 202315
July 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ealand Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Carrington Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lea View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laurel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beechdale Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Law Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Smithies Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Arthur Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Magnolias
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1