BRIGHTON CLOSE, WF17 8DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8DL

BRIGHTON CLOSE, WF17 8DL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.06 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8DL 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 8DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8DL, encompassing approximately 1681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 8DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carrington Green with total crimes: 4
  • Riding Street with total crimes: 3
  • Enfield Drive with total crimes: 2

BRIGHTON CLOSE, WF17 8DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1016.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.95350.00%
Other theft25.35100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-66.67%
Other theft11.190.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5750.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences57.73-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-60.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.22350.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97200.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.14-75.00%
Burglary22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.68128.57%
Criminal damage and arson39.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.73-30.00%
Vehicle crime44.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences109.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.95-33.33%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In October 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 offences59.52-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.6538.46%
Anti-social behaviour410.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.90-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour37.73-25.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 202418
February 20244
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 202318
August 202313
July 202316

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Carrington Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Riding Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Enfield Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mount Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Asquith Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Shibden Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Muffit Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Magnolias
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B6122
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Horner Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carlinghow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. White Lee Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sunny Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sunny View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Leefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1