WESTMINSTER DRIVE, WF1 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2EX

WESTMINSTER DRIVE, WF1 2EX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2EX 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 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2EX, encompassing approximately 1206 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apple Shawn Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Millfield Drive with total crimes: 1
  • The Green with total crimes: 1

WESTMINSTER DRIVE, WF1 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Burglary12.490.00%

In August 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 offences47.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.320.00%
Drugs12.490.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.630.00%
Vehicle crime14.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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 offences67.4650.00%
Other crime14.970.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.29-60.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.27150.00%
Vehicle crime38.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.95100.00%
Other crime33.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-66.67%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Public order11.660.00%

In January 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 offences67.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.970.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.80100.00%
Other theft23.320.00%
Burglary11.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.630.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.460.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 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 2EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Apple Shawn Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Greenfield Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Westways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1