WF1 2QW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.63 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2QW, encompassing approximately 2053 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 88.63 | -3.23% |
| Public order | 25 | 29.22 | -13.79% |
| Drugs | 19 | 12.17 | 111.11% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 9.25 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 7.79 | -6.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 7.30 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.82 | 80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.38 | 600.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.41 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.43 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.95 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.46 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.97 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.97 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 81.32 | 1.64% |
| Public order | 29 | 30.19 | 31.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 14.12 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 8.77 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.79 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.84 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.38 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.43 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.95 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.97 | -83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.49 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 79.37 | -18.67% |
| Public order | 22 | 29.70 | -18.52% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 10.71 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 7.30 | -7.69% |
| Drugs | 12 | 5.84 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.84 | -41.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.87 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.90 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.95 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.95 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.46 | -60.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 90.57 | -5.06% |
| Public order | 27 | 36.52 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 13.15 | 54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 8.28 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.82 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.33 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.87 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.38 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.41 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.43 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 73.04 | 36.21% |
| Public order | 12 | 38.47 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 5.84 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 5.84 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.36 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.36 | -27.27% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.90 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 3.90 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.95 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.97 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 81.32 | 41.46% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 28.24 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 9.74 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 7.79 | 77.78% |
| Drugs | 14 | 7.79 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.82 | 120.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.36 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.90 | 500.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.92 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.92 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.43 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.97 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 55.51 | -46.75% |
| Public order | 15 | 19.97 | -11.76% |
| Other theft | 10 | 7.30 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.87 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.38 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 6 | 3.90 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.92 | -58.33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 2.43 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.43 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.43 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.95 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.46 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 86.19 | -2.53% |
| Public order | 17 | 37.50 | -39.29% |
| Drugs | 14 | 8.28 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 14 | 6.82 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 6.82 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 5.84 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 5.84 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.87 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.95 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.95 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.46 | -81.82% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 93.98 | 8.22% |
| Public order | 28 | 38.47 | 115.38% |
| Other theft | 13 | 13.63 | 116.67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 6.33 | 9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 5.84 | 140.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 5.84 | 266.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 5.36 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.87 | -38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.90 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.92 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.95 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.46 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 71.10 | -13.10% |
| Public order | 13 | 35.55 | -43.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 6.33 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.36 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.92 | -45.45% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.92 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.92 | -64.29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.43 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.95 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.46 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.49 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 94.47 | 7.69% |
| Public order | 23 | 40.90 | -34.29% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 11.20 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.82 | 8.33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 6.33 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.84 | 57.14% |
| Drugs | 10 | 5.36 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 4.87 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.41 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.43 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.95 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.95 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 89.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 35 | 37.98 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 14 | 17.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 6.82 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 6.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
A total of 827 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 60 |
| July 2024 | 62 |
| June 2024 | 61 |
| May 2024 | 75 |
| April 2024 | 79 |
| March 2024 | 58 |
| February 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 77 |
| December 2023 | 79 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 84 |
| September 2023 | 78 |
A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2QW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |