MORTIMER STREET, WF17 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8BW

MORTIMER STREET, WF17 8BW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8BW, encompassing approximately 3642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF17 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Towngate Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mortimer Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MORTIMER STREET, WF17 8BW 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 Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3980.00%
Other crime42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.67-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.22-69.57%
Vehicle crime61.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4391.67%
Public order46.3133.33%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4120.00%
Vehicle crime43.29300.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences104.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.94-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson22.75-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6962.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.5750.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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 offences84.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.84-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Drugs31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6972.73%
Burglary35.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.770.00%
Burglary23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 202423
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Towngate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mortimer Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Trafalgar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Throstle Nest
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mortimer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Healey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1