ST JOHNS AVENUE, WF17 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8HP

ST JOHNS AVENUE, WF17 8HP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8HP, encompassing approximately 2854 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF17 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Centenary Way with total crimes: 6
  • Transvaal Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Ings Rise with total crimes: 3

ST JOHNS AVENUE, WF17 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.55200.00%
Burglary43.1533.33%
Vehicle crime41.40100.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In August 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 offences139.81-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson34.550.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.66-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour55.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Other theft31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.56-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour65.96-45.45%
Other crime32.100.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.3157.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.85300.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.20250.00%
Vehicle crime22.45-60.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.365.88%
Vehicle crime56.31150.00%
Public order41.7533.33%
Other theft31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.56-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour65.96100.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.0115.79%
Public order37.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5118.75%
Public order26.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.51-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.6133.33%
Public order31.400.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.010.00%
Public order38.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202417
May 202418
April 202412
March 202418
February 202417
January 202422
December 202319
November 202316
October 202323

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
October 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Centenary Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Transvaal Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Ings Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Copley Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ings Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. The Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pearl Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A652
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairview Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chaster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Spring Mills Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pynate Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fieldens Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sapphire Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Laurel Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hampson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1