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

Overview of Crime in WF1 2NX

LINGWELL GATE LANE, WF1 2NX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2NX, encompassing approximately 1692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF1 2NX 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 2NX 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.50-50.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0014.29%
Public order54.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5016.67%
Other theft24.14100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36-40.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.0066.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.95400.00%
Drugs32.95200.00%
Public order21.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 offences812.4114.29%
Public order44.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0940.00%
Public order24.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5025.00%
Shoplifting32.950.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

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 offences45.910.00%
Public order22.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Shoplifting21.77100.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.730.00%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2NX 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. Wallace Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bingham Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Church Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1