WF1 2PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2PF

WF1 2PF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2PF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2PF, encompassing approximately 2312 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 2PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Noble Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF1 2PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8125.00%
Public order46.49300.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Other crime31.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.81140.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.49-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7350.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In April 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 offences89.95-42.86%
Public order53.4625.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 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 offences1410.3840.00%
Public order46.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.320.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In January 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 offences74.760.00%
Public order23.03-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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 offences78.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.03100.00%
Public order32.590.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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 offences98.22-50.00%
Public order33.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Other crime10.86-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4120.00%
Public order57.7825.00%
Other crime32.160.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.2715.38%
Anti-social behaviour66.49-14.29%
Public order42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0830.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.620.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.320.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202318
September 202315
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Noble Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Millfield View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Outwood Park Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Newstead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Patterson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Potovens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Annie Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1