WESTMINSTER AVENUE, WF1 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2EG

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, WF1 2EG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2EG, encompassing approximately 1409 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield Place with total crimes: 1
  • Millfield Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Westminster Avenue with total crimes: 1

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, WF1 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Shoplifting12.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3850.00%
Other crime14.260.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.67-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour12.840.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.22800.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.26100.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.42-80.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9725.00%
Other theft13.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.55100.00%
Burglary12.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.84-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.38250.00%
Other theft14.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.130.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Millfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Westminster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Imperial Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barnes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1