MIDDLEGATE, WF17 9HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9HL

MIDDLEGATE, WF17 9HL, Kirklees has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.84 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9HL 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 9HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9HL, encompassing approximately 2524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 9HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Musgrave Street with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3

MIDDLEGATE, WF17 9HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.8422.22%
Vehicle crime58.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Public order20.79-71.43%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.4538.46%
Public order77.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.77300.00%
Vehicle crime31.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-66.67%
Other theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.6744.44%
Anti-social behaviour65.15100.00%
Vehicle crime42.3833.33%
Public order31.58200.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-87.50%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.28-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.560.00%
Burglary43.17300.00%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3014.29%
Public order36.34-40.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%

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 offences1411.0916.67%
Vehicle crime55.5466.67%
Public order51.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.309.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-75.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.30-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson84.3660.00%
Public order33.17-40.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

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 offences1915.05-5.00%
Public order57.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In November 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 offences2014.2625.00%
Public order57.92-16.67%
Drugs31.98200.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.86-11.11%
Public order66.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.860.00%
Public order67.130.00%
Burglary42.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202418
June 202413
May 20249
April 202416
March 202414
February 202412
January 202411
December 202319
November 202320
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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 9HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cambridge Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Musgrave Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Priestley Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thorn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Low Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kirkgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Smithies Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chandler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Middlegate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. The Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Withens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nova Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1