WELWYN AVENUE, WF17 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8DU

WELWYN AVENUE, WF17 8DU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8DU, encompassing approximately 3109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurel Grove with total crimes: 4
  • The Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Fairview Avenue with total crimes: 2

WELWYN AVENUE, WF17 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0875.00%
Public order52.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 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 offences42.57-71.43%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-87.50%
Public order10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.01133.33%
Vehicle crime84.500.00%
Other theft32.57200.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-85.71%
Public order10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.7940.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.250.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7911.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.22100.00%
Other theft11.29-66.67%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7550.00%
Other theft32.890.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.047.69%
Vehicle crime34.50200.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7930.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.11-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.040.00%
Public order25.470.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Laurel Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairview Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Carrington Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Enfield Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Chaster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Spring Mills Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pynate Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Laurel Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Beechdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Welwyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rudding Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carlinghow Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Farfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1