FERNDENE AVENUE, WF17 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9BY

FERNDENE AVENUE, WF17 9BY, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.09 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9BY, encompassing approximately 2237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF17 9BY 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
  • Heaton Lodge with total crimes: 4

FERNDENE AVENUE, WF17 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.0918.75%
Criminal damage and arson58.49150.00%
Public order32.23200.00%
Burglary21.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.53-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour67.15-14.29%
Burglary52.680.00%
Other crime32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-80.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
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 offences2219.2269.23%
Criminal damage and arson109.83233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.47133.33%
Public order33.1350.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

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 offences139.83-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson35.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.98110.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.38300.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences107.15-56.52%
Vehicle crime34.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

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 offences2318.7791.67%
Criminal damage and arson610.2820.00%
Other theft42.6833.33%
Public order31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
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 offences1211.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.3625.00%
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 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.3063.64%
Public order48.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Other theft31.790.00%
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 offences119.83-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour34.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Public order10.89-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9630.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.81-14.29%
Public order42.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.62-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour74.470.00%
Vehicle crime43.130.00%
Public order21.79100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.810.00%
Burglary43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
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 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202416
May 202422
April 202413
March 202421
February 202410
January 202423
December 202312
November 202318
October 202311
September 202313
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
July 20233

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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20234

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 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 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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 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 9BY 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. Heaton Lodge
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Caister Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Briarmains Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rawfolds Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Heathcliffe Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thornton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lowood Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Birstall Park Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferndene Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Branwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Field Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B6125
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1