KINGSLEY AVENUE, WF11 8PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8PY

KINGSLEY AVENUE, WF11 8PY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.59 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8PY, encompassing approximately 2216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF11 8PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mill View with total crimes: 4

KINGSLEY AVENUE, WF11 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5954.55%
Vehicle crime77.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.71100.00%
Other theft12.71-75.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.34-56.00%
Public order54.9625.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.46177.78%
Anti-social behaviour1111.28-50.00%
Public order44.96100.00%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80200.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.69340.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.92-25.00%
Public order24.06-33.33%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.2666.67%
Public order32.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.43-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour66.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.08128.57%
Anti-social behaviour67.22500.00%
Public order32.7150.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.02-36.36%
Vehicle crime43.1633.33%
Shoplifting31.800.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.830.00%
Public order34.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.96150.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.18-8.33%
Burglary44.96300.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1212.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Public order10.45-75.00%

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 offences1010.830.00%
Public order44.510.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202425
June 20249
May 202412
April 202415
March 202416
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 202422
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 8PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pontefract Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tennyson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mill View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Linden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pinders Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Argyle Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King'S Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pollard'S Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hampden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chariot Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Nurseries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowdon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Castleford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Pinfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1