WF17 9LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9LF

WF17 9LF, Kirklees has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9LF 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 9LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9LF, encompassing approximately 728 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF17 9LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beck View with total crimes: 3
  • Priestley Square with total crimes: 2
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 1

WF17 9LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime26.860.00%
Public order12.74-50.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.21200.00%
Vehicle crime212.350.00%
Public order22.74100.00%
Other crime12.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.12100.00%
Public order12.740.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.840.00%
Burglary25.49100.00%
Other crime22.740.00%
Vehicle crime12.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.86100.00%
Public order12.740.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.230.00%
Other crime12.740.00%
Public order11.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.600.00%
Public order22.740.00%
Vehicle crime22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.740.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.12100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.230.00%
Public order12.740.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beck View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Priestley Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Scotland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1