CLIFF PARK AVENUE, WF1 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2DW

CLIFF PARK AVENUE, WF1 2DW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.42 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2DW, encompassing approximately 1510 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF1 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 19
  • Cliff Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Howard Street with total crimes: 5

CLIFF PARK AVENUE, WF1 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.42-4.17%
Other crime715.2340.00%
Public order54.6366.67%
Vehicle crime53.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.31100.00%
Burglary32.6550.00%
Shoplifting31.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Drugs11.32-75.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2434.43-17.24%
Other crime515.89150.00%
Shoplifting43.3133.33%
Drugs42.65300.00%
Vehicle crime32.65-40.00%
Public order31.99-40.00%
Burglary21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other theft21.32-60.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2937.7431.82%
Other theft519.2066.67%
Public order53.3166.67%
Vehicle crime53.31400.00%
Shoplifting33.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Other crime21.32-50.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.1215.79%
Criminal damage and arson614.57100.00%
Other crime43.97100.00%
Other theft32.65-25.00%
Public order31.99-25.00%
Shoplifting31.99-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.46-34.48%
Shoplifting812.58300.00%
Public order45.3033.33%
Vehicle crime42.65300.00%
Other theft42.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Other crime21.32-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.4493.33%
Other crime519.20-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Public order32.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-66.67%
Shoplifting21.32-66.67%
Other theft11.320.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-83.33%
Drugs10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.75-37.50%
Other crime89.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.30200.00%
Vehicle crime63.9750.00%
Shoplifting63.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.97100.00%
Burglary22.65100.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Public order21.32-66.67%
Drugs11.32-50.00%
Other theft10.66-80.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2440.3984.62%
Shoplifting815.89300.00%
Public order65.3050.00%
Other theft53.97400.00%
Vehicle crime43.31300.00%
Other crime42.650.00%
Drugs22.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.54-35.00%
Public order48.61-60.00%
Drugs32.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Shoplifting21.32-75.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.78-35.48%
Public order1013.2425.00%
Shoplifting86.6260.00%
Drugs25.30-33.33%
Other theft21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.32-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3146.3529.17%
Public order820.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.3050.00%
Other crime63.97100.00%
Shoplifting53.97-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.31-50.00%
Other theft31.9950.00%
Drugs31.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.99-33.33%
Robbery11.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.40-27.27%
Shoplifting915.89-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.9650.00%
Public order43.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Other crime31.99-25.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Robbery11.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3345.020.00%
Shoplifting1021.850.00%
Public order56.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.650.00%
Other crime42.650.00%
Burglary22.650.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202424
May 202429
April 202422
March 202419
February 202429
January 202415
December 202324
November 202313
October 202320
September 202331
August 202324
July 202333

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20238
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime7
    Public order1
  • 2. Cliff Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Howard Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Belgravia Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Balne Mill Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lonsdale Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Finchdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Carnforth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hodgson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cyprus Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St John'S North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wentworth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. North Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cardigan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Christopher'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elder Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Balne Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1