KINGS WAY, WF17 9LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9LH

KINGS WAY, WF17 9LH, Kirklees has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9LH 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 9LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9LH, encompassing approximately 2276 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF17 9LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fieldhead Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Priestley Square with total crimes: 2

KINGS WAY, WF17 9LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 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 offences1410.98-6.67%
Vehicle crime56.15400.00%
Public order32.20-40.00%
Other crime11.32-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1887.50%
Public order56.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-60.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.51150.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.510.00%
Vehicle crime32.64200.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0333.33%
Other crime15.270.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.54125.00%
Public order53.950.00%
Vehicle crime42.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 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 offences44.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.59-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.0833.33%
Other crime21.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences118.790.00%
Vehicle crime34.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Public order21.32-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2337.50%
Public order44.83100.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.150.00%
Public order23.510.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

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 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 9LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1