WF1 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2DL

WF1 2DL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2DL, encompassing approximately 1961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 3
  • Potters Croft with total crimes: 1

WF1 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.12-30.00%
Public order23.570.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 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 offences612.23-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour53.0666.67%
Public order42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04300.00%
Drugs32.04200.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7457.14%
Public order45.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.57100.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1216.67%
Drugs23.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-33.33%
Public order21.02100.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.69-33.33%
Burglary43.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.21125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.59-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order11.02-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.31340.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.21-60.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.10150.00%
Other theft22.55100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences1111.720.00%
Shoplifting55.610.00%
Public order32.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202322
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Church Lane Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vicarage Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lingwell Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Potovens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1