WESLEY CLOSE, WF17 9RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9RD

WESLEY CLOSE, WF17 9RD, Kirklees has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9RD 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 9RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9RD, encompassing approximately 3033 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF17 9RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crossings with total crimes: 5
  • Musgrave Street with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3

WESLEY CLOSE, WF17 9RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.20-17.39%
Vehicle crime56.26-16.67%
Burglary31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-25.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Public order20.66-75.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.4876.92%
Public order87.58166.67%
Vehicle crime62.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-42.86%
Theft from the person11.320.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.238.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.29250.00%
Public order32.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Burglary10.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.960.00%
Burglary41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.240.00%
Shoplifting24.610.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.227.69%
Vehicle crime64.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.57-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-75.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.21-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.6160.00%
Public order42.64-20.00%
Other crime31.32200.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1733.33%
Public order56.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65400.00%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Burglary21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5615.38%
Drugs34.9450.00%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Public order20.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.87-38.10%
Public order64.29-25.00%
Other theft51.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.190.00%
Public order86.920.00%
Burglary42.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202423
June 202413
May 202412
April 202414
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202320
November 202315
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 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 20244
June 20247
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Crossings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 2. Musgrave Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shirley Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bond Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thorn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Low Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Smithies Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Yard Four
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A643
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chandler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Middlegate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. The Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Withens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Raikes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1