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

Overview of Crime in WF1 2BW

BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2BW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.45 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2BW, encompassing approximately 979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Duke Of York Street with total crimes: 4
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 3

BRADFORD ROAD, WF1 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1522.45114.29%
Anti-social behaviour315.310.00%
Public order33.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.060.00%

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 offences711.23-30.00%
Other theft17.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-83.33%
Public order11.02-66.67%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson610.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.12150.00%
Public order35.1050.00%
Burglary23.060.00%
Theft from the person12.040.00%

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 offences1630.62166.67%
Vehicle crime516.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Other crime12.040.00%

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 offences618.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.1250.00%
Vehicle crime23.06100.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Burglary12.04-66.67%
Public order11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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 offences513.27-16.67%
Burglary35.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.06100.00%
Other theft12.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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 offences613.27-14.29%
Other theft26.120.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

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 offences79.1975.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.140.00%
Public order11.020.00%

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 offences48.16-33.33%
Burglary24.08-60.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-85.71%

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 behaviour721.43133.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.14-14.29%
Burglary56.12150.00%
Other theft15.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.35-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour37.14-62.50%
Burglary23.06100.00%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.80137.50%
Criminal damage and arson819.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.160.00%
Public order28.16-33.33%
Burglary12.040.00%
Other crime11.02-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour830.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.160.00%
Vehicle crime48.160.00%
Public order34.080.00%
Other theft33.060.00%
Other crime33.060.00%
Shoplifting13.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 202410
April 202416
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237
August 202319
July 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20238

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
July 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Duke Of York Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Coronation Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Windsor Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Westminster Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Towlerton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westminster Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Whitegates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1