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

Overview of Crime in WF1 2AW

BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2AW, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6837.50%
Shoplifting56.84-61.54%
Public order33.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-87.50%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.77225.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.08166.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.98-42.86%
Other crime24.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.03250.00%
Public order58.71400.00%
Shoplifting43.11-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.4950.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Drugs11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.4416.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.35-69.23%
Vehicle crime32.49200.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-83.33%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.080.00%
Shoplifting63.73-40.00%
Burglary33.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-25.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.77116.67%
Shoplifting108.08-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour46.22100.00%
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.5257.14%
Violence and sexual offences66.840.00%
Public order43.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-33.33%
Drugs21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.68-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.82200.00%
Other crime25.600.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.06450.00%
Shoplifting36.840.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.22-62.50%
Shoplifting31.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-60.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%

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 behaviour816.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.980.00%
Burglary53.110.00%
Public order43.110.00%
Shoplifting32.490.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202414
June 20244
May 202413
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 202311
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238

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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 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 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 2AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 2. Coronation Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cawood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hoult Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Snow Hill Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Whitehall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1