SMITHIES MOOR LANE, WF17 9AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9AR

SMITHIES MOOR LANE, WF17 9AR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9AR 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 9AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9AR, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossings with total crimes: 5
  • Roman Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brookroyd View with total crimes: 1

SMITHIES MOOR LANE, WF17 9AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.740.00%
Vehicle crime24.92-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime74.92250.00%
Public order33.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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 offences1210.38500.00%
Vehicle crime26.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-33.33%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.10-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson36.010.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.190.00%
Public order33.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.55-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0240.00%
Other theft63.82200.00%
Public order23.28100.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.19-50.00%
Other theft22.73-33.33%
Other crime21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime35.4650.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1211.47300.00%
Public order36.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 9AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Crossings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Roman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brookroyd View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lonsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arthur Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smithies Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yard Four
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1