WF17 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9LR

WF17 9LR, Kirklees has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.11 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9LR, encompassing approximately 900 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF17 9LR area, explore the WF17 9LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Horse Close with total crimes: 3
  • Caister Close with total crimes: 3
  • Apple Close with total crimes: 1

WF17 9LR 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.55-66.67%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%

In August 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 offences521.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.5550.00%
Public order33.3350.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.11-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.89-72.73%
Public order23.330.00%
Shoplifting22.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Burglary12.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.2220.00%
Burglary26.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In May 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 offences513.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime25.55-33.33%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In April 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 offences1017.77233.33%
Vehicle crime311.110.00%
Possession of weapons13.330.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime312.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.33-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Shoplifting11.11-75.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.89600.00%
Shoplifting47.780.00%
Vehicle crime34.44-25.00%
Other theft23.33-33.33%
Other crime12.220.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.220.00%
Other theft34.4450.00%
Theft from the person13.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.11400.00%
Other theft25.550.00%
Shoplifting22.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.670.00%
Public order13.330.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.660.00%
Drugs35.550.00%
Vehicle crime33.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 202411
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. White Horse Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Caister Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Apple Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birkby Brow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dudley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1