FIELDHEAD LANE, WF17 9BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9BJ

FIELDHEAD LANE, WF17 9BJ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.74 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9BJ, encompassing approximately 1792 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF17 9BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndene Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Branwell Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Briarmains Road with total crimes: 2

FIELDHEAD LANE, WF17 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.746.25%
Criminal damage and arson39.4950.00%
Burglary21.67-60.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Other crime21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.30-23.81%
Burglary58.93400.00%
Other crime32.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-80.00%
Public order11.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-83.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.9961.54%
Criminal damage and arson1011.72233.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.58100.00%
Public order33.3550.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 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 offences1311.72-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-25.00%
Public order21.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.16300.00%
Public order42.230.00%
Other crime22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.81-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour15.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.3291.67%
Criminal damage and arson612.83100.00%
Other crime33.350.00%
Public order31.67200.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1211.72-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson36.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Public order11.12-75.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.4172.73%
Public order410.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2333.33%
Other theft32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.28-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour36.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Public order11.12-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.0785.71%
Anti-social behaviour57.25-28.57%
Public order42.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.83-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.91-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.910.00%
Public order22.23100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.580.00%
Burglary44.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 202421
April 202413
March 202420
February 202410
January 202423
December 202312
November 202319
October 202311
September 202313
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
August 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ferndene Walk
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Branwell Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Briarmains Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rawfolds Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Heathcliffe Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lowood Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Birstall Park Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferndene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Branwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B6125
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1