LEDGER LANE, WF1 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2PQ

LEDGER LANE, WF1 2PQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2PQ 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 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2PQ, encompassing approximately 3345 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF1 2PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springhill Close with total crimes: 7
  • Rohaan Close with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 4

LEDGER LANE, WF1 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.666.25%
Public order95.0850.00%
Shoplifting32.69-25.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.36-5.88%
Public order64.78100.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Other crime41.200.00%
Shoplifting41.2033.33%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4641.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.0820.00%
Public order31.79-40.00%
Shoplifting30.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.660.00%
Public order53.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.49150.00%
Shoplifting51.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.490.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.25-36.84%
Public order63.590.00%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7646.15%
Public order65.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.37-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.89300.00%
Shoplifting41.20300.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.877.69%
Public order34.18-25.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-85.71%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 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 offences1310.76-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.8940.00%
Shoplifting62.09100.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
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 offences1410.16-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson54.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49150.00%
Public order41.49-20.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Other crime10.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.9470.59%
Public order58.67-16.67%
Other crime41.490.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.080.00%
Public order63.290.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202416
June 202417
May 202412
April 202412
March 202419
February 202413
January 202414
December 202313
November 202314
October 202329
September 202317

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
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 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Springhill Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Rohaan Close
    Total6
    Public order4
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duke Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Philip Garth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Newton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Kingsley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Wilson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wilson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1