BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2AP

BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2AP, encompassing approximately 1597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF1 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Limestone Road with total crimes: 4

BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.01100.00%
Vehicle crime43.76100.00%
Other crime12.500.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 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 offences1213.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.5150.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-50.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50-75.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.52125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Public order21.25-50.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order413.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-25.00%
Drugs21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.760.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-90.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.64400.00%
Vehicle crime26.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.50-60.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.01-50.00%
Burglary23.13100.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.260.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 20243
May 202412
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Melbourne Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Limestone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hoult Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Snow Hill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. White Hall Grange
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bottle Kiln Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Feller View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ruby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1