WF1 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2PZ

WF1 2PZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2PZ, encompassing approximately 2076 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 2PZ area, explore the WF1 2PZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF1 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newstead Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 2
  • Chandlers Close with total crimes: 1

WF1 2PZ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.30-50.00%
Other theft22.410.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0442.86%
Public order54.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.740.00%
Other theft33.37200.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Other crime31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences610.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.89150.00%
Drugs32.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-25.00%
Public order21.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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 offences811.56-20.00%
Public order53.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6742.86%
Public order34.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7440.00%
Shoplifting33.370.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.300.00%
Public order22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-83.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8925.00%
Public order12.410.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.22-66.67%
Burglary31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1211.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20233

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newstead Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bingham Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lingwell Gate Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Church Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Andrew Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1