WF17 9HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9HN

WF17 9HN, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9HN 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 9HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9HN, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Priestley Square with total crimes: 2

WF17 9HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.6333.33%
Vehicle crime31.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-90.48%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4716.67%
Vehicle crime58.4466.67%
Burglary32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Public order21.21-71.43%
Other crime10.800.00%
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 offences1815.2780.00%
Public order77.24133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.81300.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6611.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.02100.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-87.50%
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 offences912.46-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson83.620.00%
Burglary43.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.8535.71%
Public order37.64-40.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.6627.27%
Public order55.630.00%
Vehicle crime42.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0422.22%
Vehicle crime34.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.25-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.6240.00%
Public order32.810.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.06-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson56.43150.00%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.8613.33%
Public order56.8325.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.050.00%
Public order46.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202421
July 202418
June 202410
May 20249
April 202419
March 202414
February 202411
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Priestley Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Leyland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1