KINGS DRIVE, WF17 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9JH

KINGS DRIVE, WF17 9JH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9JH, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Monk Ings with total crimes: 2
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 2

KINGS DRIVE, WF17 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.40-77.78%
Vehicle crime31.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1020.00%
Vehicle crime58.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Public order31.37-57.14%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.6450.00%
Public order76.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.20300.00%
Vehicle crime21.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Other theft20.910.00%

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 offences1012.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.57500.00%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-83.33%
Drugs10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.44-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson63.200.00%
Burglary42.74300.00%
Vehicle crime31.83200.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.230.00%
Public order35.030.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.060.00%
Vehicle crime45.0333.33%
Public order31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 offences119.1557.14%
Vehicle crime35.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.23-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.2075.00%
Public order23.20-33.33%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson45.03300.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.44133.33%
Other theft36.40200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-60.00%
Public order22.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 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 offences1511.890.00%
Public order46.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 202415
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 202314
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Monk Ings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priestley Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Leyland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1