LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2PN

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2PN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2PN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 2PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2PN, encompassing approximately 3325 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF1 2PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rohaan Close with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 4
  • Duke Way with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF1 2PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.92-16.67%
Public order84.5133.33%
Other theft22.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0312.50%
Public order65.4150.00%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Other crime41.200.00%
Shoplifting41.20100.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6223.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.810.00%
Public order41.50-20.00%
Shoplifting21.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In May 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 offences1311.7344.44%
Public order53.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Shoplifting41.20300.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.22-52.63%
Other theft52.71400.00%
Public order41.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2235.71%
Public order55.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences147.827.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.628.33%
Public order33.91-25.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.92-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.6120.00%
Shoplifting61.80500.00%
Public order41.800.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.62-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Other crime11.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.6320.00%
Public order67.2250.00%
Other crime31.800.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.410.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202418
June 202416
May 202413
April 20249
March 202419
February 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20236
November 20235
September 20238

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Rohaan Close
    Total6
    Public order4
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Duke Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Noble Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Outwood Park Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Lane Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Newton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Tarn Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Margaret Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ledger Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Wilson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wilson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ouchthorpe Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1