WF17 8FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8FH

WF17 8FH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8FH 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 8FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8FH, encompassing approximately 1857 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF17 8FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mortimer Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Curwen Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • B6122 with total crimes: 1

WF17 8FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime25.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.8471.43%
Vehicle crime96.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary21.080.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences77.54-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour43.770.00%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Other crime11.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.61225.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.00100.00%
Other crime42.15300.00%
Burglary32.15200.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.08-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.00144.44%
Anti-social behaviour511.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.69-57.14%
Burglary24.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.08110.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.23-28.57%
Vehicle crime35.3850.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.6127.27%
Public order47.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other crime21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.54-42.11%
Other crime45.92300.00%
Public order32.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202412
June 20247
May 202413
April 20244
March 202422
February 20249
January 202421
December 202310
November 202314
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mortimer Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Curwen Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B6122
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. White Lee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Brighton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Crabtree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bevor Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1