LINGWELL GATE LANE, WF1 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2NU

LINGWELL GATE LANE, WF1 2NU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2NU, encompassing approximately 1897 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 2NU area, explore the WF1 2NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF1 2NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newstead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 2
  • Chandlers Close with total crimes: 1

LINGWELL GATE LANE, WF1 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.32-44.44%
Other theft22.640.00%
Public order21.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6528.57%
Public order54.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

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 offences77.380.00%
Other theft33.69200.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-40.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 behaviour612.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.16-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.64400.00%
Drugs32.64200.00%
Public order21.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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 offences811.07-11.11%
Public order44.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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 offences97.9150.00%
Public order24.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

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 offences66.8550.00%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.27-20.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.64400.00%
Public order12.640.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 offences47.91-60.00%
Burglary32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.270.00%
Vehicle crime33.160.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newstead Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bingham Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1