KINGS PARK, WF17 9NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9NZ

KINGS PARK, WF17 9NZ, Kirklees has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9NZ 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 9NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9NZ, encompassing approximately 2669 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowood Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fieldhead Parade with total crimes: 2

KINGS PARK, WF17 9NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.3628.57%
Public order410.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.245.00%
Public order57.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.75-71.43%
Other crime20.75-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.480.00%
Burglary77.49250.00%
Other crime52.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.50-25.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-77.78%
Public order10.75-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9817.65%
Criminal damage and arson97.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.37600.00%
Vehicle crime42.62300.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.99-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson36.3750.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.36110.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.87150.00%
Public order51.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.74-61.54%
Vehicle crime43.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.9873.33%
Criminal damage and arson99.7450.00%
Other theft33.370.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.86-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson65.62100.00%
Other theft32.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Public order10.75-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.2446.67%
Public order58.24400.00%
Other theft41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-25.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.620.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202427
July 202421
June 202420
May 202420
April 202417
March 202421
February 202410
January 202426
December 202315
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lowood Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fieldhead Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ferndene Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Priestley Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Briarmains Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charlotte Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1