WILLOW GREEN, WF1 2JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2JJ

WILLOW GREEN, WF1 2JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2JJ, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF1 2JJ 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

WILLOW GREEN, WF1 2JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28-63.64%
Public order31.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences118.95120.00%
Public order44.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 behaviour23.11100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.50-16.67%
Other theft11.95-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01200.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour22.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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 offences84.2860.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.060.00%
Burglary41.95100.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.84150.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 behaviour23.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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 offences44.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-60.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.950.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2JJ 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Timperley Close
    Total1
    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