WF1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2LE

WF1 2LE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2LE, encompassing approximately 2100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springhill Close with total crimes: 7
  • Outwood (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Newstead Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF1 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3857.14%
Public order55.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.67-12.50%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4760.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-40.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.38400.00%
Drugs32.38200.00%
Public order21.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.00-11.11%
Public order43.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1450.00%
Public order24.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1920.00%
Shoplifting32.860.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences55.24-16.67%
Public order22.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.86400.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.14-60.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime33.330.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2112.850.00%
Public order410.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 202321

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Springhill Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Outwood (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Newstead Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clayton Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Lane Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Philip Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Rowan Tree Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lingwell Gate Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ledger Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Kingsley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1