WATSON AVENUE, WF12 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8PZ

WATSON AVENUE, WF12 8PZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8PZ, encompassing approximately 1468 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF12 8PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Hazel Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Princess Close with total crimes: 2

WATSON AVENUE, WF12 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.6637.50%
Vehicle crime47.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.72-25.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.30-20.00%
Other crime45.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72-50.00%
Public order22.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.81700.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.45-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.36-60.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.8353.85%
Criminal damage and arson713.62133.33%
Vehicle crime54.77150.00%
Other theft13.400.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.02-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour48.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Burglary10.68-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.38100.00%
Burglary510.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40-40.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.93-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour55.4566.67%
Public order33.40200.00%
Other crime12.04-50.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9857.14%
Anti-social behaviour37.49-50.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.93-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.08100.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9357.14%
Burglary37.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.57250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-71.43%
Other crime21.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 202420
April 202413
March 202416
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
October 20232
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hazel Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Princess Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Orchard View
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hazel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Heath Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1