BOWLING AVENUE, WF1 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2BP

BOWLING AVENUE, WF1 2BP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2BP, encompassing approximately 883 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2BP 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
  • Millfield Drive with total crimes: 1

BOWLING AVENUE, WF1 2BP 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 Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.45133.33%
Burglary17.930.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-85.71%
Drugs11.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.85133.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.93-80.00%
Other crime23.400.00%
Shoplifting12.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.91114.29%
Anti-social behaviour316.980.00%
Public order33.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.45-22.22%
Other theft17.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-83.33%
Public order11.13-66.67%
Theft from the person11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.44-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson610.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.79150.00%
Public order35.6650.00%
Burglary23.400.00%
Theft from the person12.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.96166.67%
Vehicle crime518.11150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.26100.00%
Public order22.26100.00%
Burglary22.26100.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.7950.00%
Vehicle crime23.40100.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Burglary12.26-66.67%
Public order11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.72-16.67%
Burglary35.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.40100.00%
Other theft12.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.72-14.29%
Other theft26.790.00%
Other crime22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.930.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.06-33.33%
Burglary24.53-60.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour723.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.930.00%
Burglary56.790.00%
Other theft15.660.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 202416
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2BP 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. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenfield Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Westways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Windsor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Snow Hill Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1