NEWSTEAD AVENUE, WF1 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2PG

NEWSTEAD AVENUE, WF1 2PG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2PG, encompassing approximately 1702 residents.

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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)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF1 2PG 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

NEWSTEAD AVENUE, WF1 2PG 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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.70-44.44%
Public order12.94-80.00%
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 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.51125.00%
Public order55.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.46-33.33%
Public order32.350.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-28.57%
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 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4016.67%
Public order44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
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 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.23200.00%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.05133.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.110.00%
Public order11.76-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.23-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-25.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
April 20245
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 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 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 2PG 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. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1