WF17 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8NS

WF17 8NS, Kirklees has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8NS, encompassing approximately 2011 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 8NS area, explore the WF17 8NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

WF17 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Brookroyd View with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WF17 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary69.94200.00%
Public order52.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-63.64%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.94-8.33%
Vehicle crime25.47-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

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 offences1216.910.00%
Vehicle crime95.97350.00%
Public order54.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.44300.00%
Vehicle crime25.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.96-75.00%
Shoplifting31.4950.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.920.00%
Public order35.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.439.09%
Criminal damage and arson35.970.00%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Public order21.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.940.00%
Public order35.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.50-83.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.410.00%
Other theft65.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Public order42.49100.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.93-8.33%
Other theft45.4733.33%
Other crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Public order20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-80.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.97400.00%
Vehicle crime32.49-25.00%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Public order10.50-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.390.00%
Public order69.940.00%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Other theft41.990.00%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20243
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Brookroyd View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Crossings
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Huddersfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Newley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wensleydale Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Intake Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chevins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bond Street
    Total1
    Burglary1