ST JOHNS MOUNT, WF1 2RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2RS

ST JOHNS MOUNT, WF1 2RS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.10 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2RS 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 2RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2RS, encompassing approximately 1739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF1 2RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Belgravia Road with total crimes: 3
  • Balne Mill Grove with total crimes: 2

ST JOHNS MOUNT, WF1 2RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.1011.11%
Vehicle crime65.7550.00%
Burglary43.4533.33%
Shoplifting32.30-40.00%
Public order21.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.1766.67%
Shoplifting52.8766.67%
Vehicle crime42.870.00%
Burglary32.30200.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.52120.00%
Vehicle crime46.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30-57.14%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.8016.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.0225.00%
Public order42.870.00%
Shoplifting32.30-62.50%
Other theft21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.82700.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.60200.00%
Public order43.45300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.300.00%
Vehicle crime32.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-77.78%
Burglary21.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.25800.00%
Shoplifting65.17-14.29%
Burglary43.450.00%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-66.67%
Drugs11.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.37250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.02-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.45300.00%
Drugs22.30100.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Robbery11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.35-22.22%
Public order34.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Shoplifting21.15-75.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.37-18.18%
Shoplifting85.17166.67%
Public order44.6033.33%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.37450.00%
Public order36.320.00%
Shoplifting31.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-33.33%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.65-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.170.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.170.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202311
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St John'S Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belgravia Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Balne Mill Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silcoates Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lonsdale Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belmont Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Finchdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hornbeam Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hodgson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cyprus Mount
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cyprus Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Buxton Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wentworth Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. North Road Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Balne Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1