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

Overview of Crime in WF1 2JD

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2JD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2JD 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 2JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2JD, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 2JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noble Road with total crimes: 4
  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 2
  • Outwood Park Court with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.82-43.75%
Public order43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5623.08%
Public order45.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.87116.67%
Other theft34.450.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4816.67%
Burglary22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.19-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.050.00%
Other theft51.71400.00%
Public order21.71-33.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5010.00%
Public order33.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7911.11%
Public order23.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.820.00%
Burglary33.08200.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.19-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.85-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.4250.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Other crime21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.530.00%
Public order43.770.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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
May 20241
December 20232

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
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20245
December 20231
October 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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Noble Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leeds Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Outwood Park Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Annie Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hedley Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Duke Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1