CROSS BANK ROAD, WF17 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8PJ

CROSS BANK ROAD, WF17 8PJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.38 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8PJ, encompassing approximately 2774 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WF17 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Blakeridge Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Centenary Way with total crimes: 6
  • Transvaal Terrace with total crimes: 5

CROSS BANK ROAD, WF17 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.3833.33%
Shoplifting77.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.52-14.29%
Burglary62.16100.00%
Public order52.16-16.67%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.4140.00%
Public order62.5220.00%
Shoplifting62.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-57.14%
Burglary31.080.00%
Other theft21.08-71.43%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.67-33.33%
Shoplifting157.2136.36%
Anti-social behaviour75.41250.00%
Other theft72.52250.00%
Public order52.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.80400.00%
Other crime31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.1830.43%
Shoplifting1110.81-54.17%
Public order33.96-57.14%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-66.67%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2426.31242.86%
Violence and sexual offences238.6543.75%
Public order78.29250.00%
Vehicle crime62.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-25.00%
Other crime21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.58-36.00%
Vehicle crime75.77250.00%
Shoplifting72.5216.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Other crime31.44200.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Public order20.72-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.3856.25%
Public order79.0175.00%
Shoplifting62.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Other theft31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.50-30.43%
Shoplifting95.77-30.77%
Public order43.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.7453.33%
Shoplifting138.29225.00%
Other theft54.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80100.00%
Public order21.44-60.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.530.00%
Public order55.41-16.67%
Shoplifting41.80-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.46-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.13-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.41250.00%
Public order62.5220.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.210.00%
Public order55.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202420
June 202430
May 202423
April 202416
March 202425
February 202416
January 202423
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202415
June 202411
May 202424
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202413
December 20234
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Upper Blakeridge Lane
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Centenary Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Transvaal Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Mayman Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bond Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ings Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Ings Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Blakeridge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Balk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charles Jones Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prince Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Henrietta Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Upper Commercial Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tenter Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lansdowne Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Fieldens Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sapphire Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hayburn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1