FIRST AVENUE, WF1 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2HS

FIRST AVENUE, WF1 2HS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2HS 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 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2HS, encompassing approximately 1943 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF1 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Butterfield Way with total crimes: 3
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 3

FIRST AVENUE, WF1 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.387.69%
Public order47.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0633.33%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1313.38333.33%
Public order46.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.63-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Public order21.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.26-15.38%
Public order65.660.00%
Other theft13.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.78-23.53%
Other crime26.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.8170.00%
Drugs18.750.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.66-41.18%
Shoplifting15.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.836.25%
Burglary28.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.35100.00%
Other theft28.23100.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.29-65.22%
Public order34.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.44475.00%
Other theft211.830.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.690.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 20243
May 202411
April 202413
March 202417
February 202410
January 202417
December 202316
November 20238
October 202323
September 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wicket Drive
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Butterfield Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Boundary Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Willow Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moxon Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tarn Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1