OWLER LANE, WF17 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9BW

OWLER LANE, WF17 9BW, Kirklees has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.18 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9BW, encompassing approximately 1227 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9BW 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
  • Fieldhead Parade with total crimes: 2

OWLER LANE, WF17 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.187.14%
Criminal damage and arson312.2250.00%
Possession of weapons22.440.00%
Other crime21.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Burglary11.63-80.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.00-30.00%
Burglary511.410.00%
Other crime34.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-60.00%
Public order11.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-83.33%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.5281.82%
Anti-social behaviour616.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8966.67%
Public order34.07200.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%

In April 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 offences1114.6722.22%
Criminal damage and arson38.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Public order12.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour37.33200.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.89162.50%
Criminal damage and arson517.1166.67%
Public order24.07100.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson36.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-33.33%
Other theft21.63-33.33%
Public order11.630.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.3333.33%
Other theft33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.04-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour34.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4450.00%
Robbery22.440.00%
Public order11.63-75.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

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 offences1320.37225.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.59-28.57%
Public order44.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-75.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.670.00%
Vehicle crime45.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.26-50.00%
Public order13.260.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.700.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

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 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202414
May 202420
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 202421
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 202313
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
July 20231

A total of 1 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

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 9BW 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. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Heathcliffe Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lowood Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Birstall Park Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ferndene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Branwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B6125
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1