SHIRLEY AVENUE, WF17 9JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9JQ

SHIRLEY AVENUE, WF17 9JQ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.37 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9JQ 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 9JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9JQ, encompassing approximately 2016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF17 9JQ 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

SHIRLEY AVENUE, WF17 9JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.3730.77%
Vehicle crime58.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48100.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4130.00%
Public order36.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences1012.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.96500.00%
Vehicle crime32.98-25.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Burglary21.49-33.33%
Public order10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.42-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4310.00%
Public order25.46100.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9325.00%
Vehicle crime34.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.92-35.71%
Public order34.46200.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 offences1410.91180.00%
Other theft36.94200.00%
Possession of weapons11.490.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.45-61.54%
Public order22.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.910.00%
Public order36.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF17 9JQ 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. Church Meadows
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Priestley Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Low Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kirkgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Denby Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Chandler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Middlegate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nova Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1