WHITEGATES CLOSE, WF1 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2AR

WHITEGATES CLOSE, WF1 2AR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 711 crimes and a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2AR, encompassing approximately 1277 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WF1 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Windsor Crescent with total crimes: 1

WHITEGATES CLOSE, WF1 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8316.67%
Public order15.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.96-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.7066.67%
Vehicle crime13.920.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.01250.00%
Public order410.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.13200.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.83-63.64%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-80.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1119.58-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.92300.00%
Burglary23.130.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.58275.00%
Vehicle crime211.75100.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.10-20.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Burglary11.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime25.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-90.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.830.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

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 offences23.13-50.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Burglary10.78-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.100.00%
Burglary53.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.920.00%
Public order33.130.00%
Other crime12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 20244
May 202411
April 202415
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 202310
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Coronation Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Snow Hill Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lombardy Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitehall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1