CHARLES AVENUE, WF1 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2LJ

CHARLES AVENUE, WF1 2LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2LJ, encompassing approximately 2103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 6
  • Winden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 3

CHARLES AVENUE, WF1 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.83116.67%
Shoplifting56.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.03-25.00%
Public order32.85-25.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In July 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 offences89.51-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour43.80100.00%
Public order41.90300.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.36116.67%
Vehicle crime36.180.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-71.43%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.88250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.33-33.33%
Public order42.850.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.51125.00%
Vehicle crime34.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.650.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Shoplifting31.4350.00%
Public order21.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.03-63.64%
Public order41.90100.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.510.00%
Shoplifting35.23200.00%
Public order21.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-75.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 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 offences1110.93120.00%
Public order45.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences56.65-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 202413
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Winden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Vicarage Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Royds Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bevin Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1