POTOVENS LANE, WF1 2PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2PE

POTOVENS LANE, WF1 2PE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2PE 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 2PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2PE, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Outwood Park Court with total crimes: 2
  • Newstead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bingham Place with total crimes: 1

POTOVENS LANE, WF1 2PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.89-14.29%
Public order13.53-80.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.36-12.50%
Public order54.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 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 offences88.83-33.33%
Public order44.710.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Other crime11.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.06100.00%
Other crime32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.95-46.15%
Public order54.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.5444.44%
Public order57.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0180.00%
Shoplifting35.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.470.00%
Public order32.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-85.71%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.01133.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.12-16.67%
Public order22.940.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-25.00%
Public order21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other crime11.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.420.00%
Other crime410.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.350.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 202413
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Outwood Park Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Newstead Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bingham Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1