SMITHIES LANE, WF17 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9EB

SMITHIES LANE, WF17 9EB, Kirklees has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9EB 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 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9EB, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

WF17 9EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Crossings with total crimes: 2

SMITHIES LANE, WF17 9EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.1550.00%
Public order52.33150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.815.88%
Burglary46.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Public order20.78-71.43%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-87.50%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0830.77%
Vehicle crime86.60166.67%
Public order73.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-40.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1310.8718.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.05400.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Burglary11.16-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.54-21.43%
Burglary34.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.09-26.32%
Shoplifting25.430.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.5818.75%
Vehicle crime57.370.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8723.08%
Anti-social behaviour36.210.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-75.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Other theft10.78-80.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.58-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson85.05166.67%
Other theft53.1025.00%
Public order41.94-20.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.9726.67%
Public order57.37150.00%
Other theft41.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.030.00%
Other theft55.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Public order20.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-80.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.910.00%
Public order85.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.100.00%
Other theft51.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202418
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 202414
March 202419
February 202416
January 202413
December 202319
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Crossings
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Huddersfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Union Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Newley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wensleydale Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chevins Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. South View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Alexandra Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bond Street
    Total1
    Burglary1