SECOND AVENUE, WF1 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2HU

SECOND AVENUE, WF1 2HU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2HU, encompassing approximately 2195 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterfield Way with total crimes: 3
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Drive with total crimes: 2

SECOND AVENUE, WF1 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7333.33%
Public order31.820.00%
Other theft11.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.820.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.190.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0133.33%
Other crime21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.2833.33%
Shoplifting11.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.10-62.50%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour23.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.64200.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.550.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20233

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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