LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2HR

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2HR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2HR 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 2HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2HR, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.630.00%
Shoplifting96.86-43.75%
Other theft34.120.00%
Public order31.37-40.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.86166.67%
Public order53.66-16.67%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.17200.00%
Public order65.49100.00%
Shoplifting42.74-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.20-66.67%
Public order31.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.260.00%
Shoplifting75.49-36.36%
Public order63.200.00%
Burglary22.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.55-36.84%
Shoplifting115.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.03100.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.46111.11%
Shoplifting118.6957.14%
Public order25.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.69-43.75%
Shoplifting74.12-30.00%
Other theft13.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.00-5.88%
Shoplifting107.32233.33%
Burglary34.5750.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7288.89%
Shoplifting37.770.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.12100.00%
Shoplifting32.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.630.00%
Shoplifting48.230.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202412
June 20244
May 202412
April 202412
March 202419
February 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wicket Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stumps Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cawood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Spinners Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Trent Bridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Timperley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hedley Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1