UPPER BLAKERIDGE LANE, WF17 8FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8FN

UPPER BLAKERIDGE LANE, WF17 8FN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.04 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8FN 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 8FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8FN, encompassing approximately 2948 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

WF17 8FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Jones Court with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 6

UPPER BLAKERIDGE LANE, WF17 8FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.04-37.93%
Shoplifting126.10-20.00%
Public order104.0742.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.3960.00%
Other theft52.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Burglary31.02-40.00%
Other crime21.02-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.20-17.14%
Shoplifting159.84-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour95.09350.00%
Other theft83.05300.00%
Public order72.71-36.36%
Drugs62.37500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0325.00%
Burglary51.70400.00%
Other crime41.70300.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.4520.69%
Shoplifting1611.87-44.83%
Public order115.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.2252.63%
Shoplifting299.8493.33%
Public order119.84266.67%
Vehicle crime83.73-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.71-16.67%
Other crime41.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Other theft21.36-50.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.08-40.62%
Shoplifting156.44150.00%
Vehicle crime95.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03200.00%
Other theft42.03300.00%
Public order31.36-62.50%
Other crime31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.6968.42%
Public order810.8514.29%
Shoplifting62.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime52.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-50.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.69-13.64%
Shoplifting146.44-22.22%
Public order74.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37100.00%
Other theft62.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.33175.00%
Shoplifting187.46200.00%
Other theft66.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.51-63.64%
Shoplifting62.71-76.92%
Other theft42.03-42.86%
Public order41.36-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2626.7918.18%
Violence and sexual offences228.8237.50%
Public order97.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0516.67%
Other theft72.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3733.33%
Other crime21.360.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2225.1010.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.4633.33%
Public order125.4371.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.07-14.29%
Other theft42.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Burglary20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.780.00%
Public order74.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.370.00%
Burglary52.370.00%
Other theft51.700.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 202411
May 202411
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202415
June 202416
May 202429
April 202415
March 20246
February 202414
January 202418
December 20236
November 202326
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202429
June 202435
May 202429
April 202419
March 202432
February 202419
January 202422
December 20238
November 202322
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Jones Court
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 3. Upper Blakeridge Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Tenter Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Blakeridge Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hayburn Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Cobden Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Prince Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Back Providence Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wetherhill Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Batley Bus Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Stralau Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prospect Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mayman Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bond Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Centenary Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Cross Bank Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Balk Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. B6123
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Burley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hamza Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1