ROCHESTER ROAD, WF17 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9BU

ROCHESTER ROAD, WF17 9BU, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9BU, encompassing approximately 2244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF17 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowood Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Fieldhead Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 2

ROCHESTER ROAD, WF17 9BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.24-65.22%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.4821.05%
Criminal damage and arson410.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.1518.75%
Public order38.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Burglary21.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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 offences1614.26-27.27%
Burglary57.13400.00%
Other crime32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-80.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.0569.23%
Criminal damage and arson109.80233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.46133.33%
Public order33.1250.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences139.36-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%

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 offences2016.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.91300.00%
Public order41.780.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences107.13-56.52%
Vehicle crime34.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

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 offences2318.7191.67%
Criminal damage and arson610.2520.00%
Other crime32.670.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3525.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.1581.82%
Public order48.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7833.33%
Other theft31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%

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 offences119.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202423
July 202419
June 202416
May 202422
April 202413
March 202420
February 202410
January 202423
December 202312
November 202320
October 202311

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lowood Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ferndene Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Briarmains Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charlotte Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1