MORTIMER AVENUE, WF17 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8BU

MORTIMER AVENUE, WF17 8BU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8BU, encompassing approximately 3546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Park Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fountains Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Towngate Road with total crimes: 3

MORTIMER AVENUE, WF17 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8740.00%
Other theft53.950.00%
Other crime41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0725.00%
Other crime42.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime62.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.0071.43%
Public order46.7733.33%
Burglary41.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4640.00%
Vehicle crime53.950.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.20-7.69%
Burglary33.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences138.4662.50%
Vehicle crime33.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson41.6933.33%
Drugs31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.180.00%
Burglary45.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202424
April 202414
March 202410
February 202412
January 202413
December 20238
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
February 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Park Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Fountains Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Towngate Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mortimer Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mortimer Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B6122
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Linton Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chaster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Healey Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jail Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chalcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tyndale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charnwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Easby Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Havercroft Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Deighton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Trafalgar Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. West Park Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1