PARK AVENUE, WF1 2NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2NQ

PARK AVENUE, WF1 2NQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2NQ 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 2NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2NQ, encompassing approximately 2831 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 4
  • Duke Way with total crimes: 2
  • Noble Road with total crimes: 2

PARK AVENUE, WF1 2NQ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.42-21.43%
Public order33.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.83100.00%
Public order44.94300.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.42-61.54%
Public order41.770.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7785.71%
Public order44.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences74.59-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 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 offences94.5928.57%
Public order23.18100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.71-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.47200.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.71-35.71%
Public order33.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.830.00%
Public order44.9433.33%
Other crime31.410.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.940.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 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

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 2NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Duke Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Noble Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Outwood Park Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Millfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Barnes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Margaret Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ledger Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1