WF17 9RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF17 9RE

WF17 9RE, Kirklees has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This WF17 9RE 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 9RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF17 9RE, encompassing approximately 2261 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-86.36% decrease)

WF17 9RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 2

WF17 9RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.4066.67%
Vehicle crime32.21-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-86.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.13-4.35%
Vehicle crime59.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.2133.33%
Burglary31.770.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Public order20.88-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.9964.29%
Public order910.17200.00%
Vehicle crime73.98133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-50.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.19200.00%
Vehicle crime32.650.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Burglary31.33-25.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.61-58.82%
Burglary43.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3821.43%
Public order37.520.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8216.67%
Vehicle crime46.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-80.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.03-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson106.63100.00%
Other crime34.42200.00%
Public order31.33-40.00%
Other theft11.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.360.00%
Public order57.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21400.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7113.33%
Drugs37.520.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Public order20.88-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.480.00%
Public order76.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.100.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202422
July 202423
June 202414
May 20247
April 202417
March 202414
February 202412
January 202415
December 202317
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Wesley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priestley Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Industrial Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Leyland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Peter'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Denby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Union Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Chapel Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bond Street
    Total1
    Burglary1