MIDDLEGATE, WF17 9HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9HA

MIDDLEGATE, WF17 9HA, Kirklees has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.83 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF17 postcode area, which has experienced 417 crimes and a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF17 9HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9HA, encompassing approximately 2602 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossings with total crimes: 5
  • Musgrave Street with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3

MIDDLEGATE, WF17 9HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime46.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Public order20.77-71.43%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.6761.54%
Public order78.07133.33%
Vehicle crime62.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-42.86%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.768.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.99600.00%
Public order32.69200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.22-14.29%
Burglary34.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 offences149.600.00%
Shoplifting25.380.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.767.69%
Vehicle crime55.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.22-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-75.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.38166.67%
Public order43.07-20.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.9866.67%
Public order57.68150.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.37-7.69%
Drugs34.6150.00%
Other theft31.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.83-35.00%
Public order64.99-25.00%
Other theft52.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92100.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.600.00%
Public order87.680.00%
Burglary43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202421
June 202413
May 202412
April 202414
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202320
November 202312
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Crossings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Musgrave Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Low Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kirkgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Smithies Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Yard Four
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A643
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chandler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Middlegate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. The Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1