WF17 8PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 8PQ

WF17 8PQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.03 per 1,000 population. This WF17 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 8PQ, encompassing approximately 2883 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WF17 8PQ 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

WF17 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.03100.00%
Shoplifting77.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.43-14.29%
Burglary62.08100.00%
Public order42.08-33.33%
Other theft31.3950.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.56-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.8140.00%
Public order62.4350.00%
Shoplifting62.08-60.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.19-30.43%
Shoplifting155.5536.36%
Anti-social behaviour65.20200.00%
Other theft62.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08150.00%
Public order41.73-20.00%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.039.52%
Shoplifting117.98-54.17%
Public order53.810.00%
Robbery21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-71.43%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2424.97242.86%
Violence and sexual offences218.3250.00%
Vehicle crime77.2816.67%
Public order52.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7333.33%
Other crime31.390.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.56-39.13%
Shoplifting74.8516.67%
Vehicle crime62.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0833.33%
Other crime31.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.2635.29%
Shoplifting67.98-33.33%
Public order42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.26-22.73%
Shoplifting95.90-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Public order41.39100.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.6957.14%
Shoplifting137.63225.00%
Other theft54.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order20.69-60.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.75-17.65%
Public order54.85-16.67%
Shoplifting41.73-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft10.69-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.420.00%
Shoplifting175.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.900.00%
Public order62.080.00%
Other theft42.080.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202416
June 202423
May 202421
April 202414
March 202423
February 202417
January 202422
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 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 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 8PQ 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. Wetherhill Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ings Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Blakeridge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Balk Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Charles Jones Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Commercial Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Russell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lansdowne Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fieldens Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sapphire Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Burnsall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hayburn Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1