GELDERD ROAD, WF17 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9LP

GELDERD ROAD, WF17 9LP, Kirklees has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.94 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9LP 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 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9LP, encompassing approximately 1830 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF17 9LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rawfolds Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Branwell Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Ferndene Walk with total crimes: 4

GELDERD ROAD, WF17 9LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.9414.29%
Criminal damage and arson48.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Burglary21.64-33.33%
Public order21.090.00%
Other crime11.09-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.8527.27%
Criminal damage and arson57.6566.67%
Burglary32.730.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.39-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.82-25.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Other crime31.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.03280.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2833.33%
Public order32.1950.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In April 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 offences57.65-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-25.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.75180.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.65300.00%
Vehicle crime32.1950.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 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 offences56.01-68.75%
Vehicle crime22.73-33.33%
Other theft11.09-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.49166.67%
Other theft48.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime32.19200.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.74-40.00%
Other theft33.280.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7442.86%
Other theft35.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.29-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.570.00%
Public order45.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 202411
May 202419
April 20245
March 202414
February 20245
January 202416
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Rawfolds Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Branwell Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ferndene Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Caister Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lowood Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Branwell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Birstall Park Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Whinberry Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Briarmains Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charlotte Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1