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

Overview of Crime in WF1 2JA

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2JA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2JA 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 2JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2JA, encompassing approximately 2668 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 4
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Duke Way with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.500.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50200.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.75100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.000.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7566.67%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%

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 offences33.00-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1260.00%
Public order23.00100.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12-37.50%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3760.00%
Burglary23.00100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3725.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Duke Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Noble Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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
  • 10. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wilson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1