WF1 2QJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.20 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2QJ, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 51.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 17.34 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 8.26 | 260.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.43 | 55.56% |
| Drugs | 7 | 5.78 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.89 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.48 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.65 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.65 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.83 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 46.24 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 17.34 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 6.61 | -18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.72 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.30 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.30 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.89 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.06 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.06 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.83 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 60.28 | 9.80% |
| Public order | 22 | 23.12 | 214.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 9.08 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.54 | 120.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.54 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.72 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.30 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.89 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 40.46 | 64.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 21.06 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.30 | -36.36% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.89 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.06 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.06 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.06 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.65 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.24 | -85.71% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 44.18 | 40.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 12.80 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.95 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.54 | 450.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.54 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.72 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.30 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.89 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 30.14 | -52.17% |
| Public order | 11 | 9.08 | -15.38% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.54 | -46.15% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.89 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.06 | -69.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.65 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.65 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.65 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.24 | -77.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.83 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 56.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 18.99 | 85.71% |
| Drugs | 13 | 5.37 | 30.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.37 | -40.91% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.37 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.95 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.13 | -18.18% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.72 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.30 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 55.74 | 12.20% |
| Public order | 22 | 18.99 | 69.23% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 9.08 | 450.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.13 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.72 | -46.15% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.89 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.48 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.48 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.06 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 41.29 | -31.67% |
| Public order | 13 | 16.93 | -31.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 5.37 | 18.18% |
| Drugs | 10 | 5.37 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 6 | 4.13 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.48 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.24 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.24 | -81.82% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.83 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 57.39 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 24.77 | -24.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7.85 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.54 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.30 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.48 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.65 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.65 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 51.20 | 29.73% |
| Public order | 25 | 19.82 | 47.06% |
| Other theft | 12 | 10.32 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.95 | 22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.54 | -46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.30 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.06 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.83 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 47.90 | -21.28% |
| Public order | 17 | 15.28 | -34.62% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 7.02 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 6.19 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.72 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.89 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.48 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.48 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.48 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.65 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 56.57 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 26 | 19.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 10.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 6.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 56 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 60 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 47 |
A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2QJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |