NEWTON GARDENS, WF1 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2SB

NEWTON GARDENS, WF1 2SB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2SB 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 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2SB, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF1 2SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

NEWTON GARDENS, WF1 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.210.00%
Shoplifting95.98-43.75%
Vehicle crime43.37300.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.4523.08%
Shoplifting165.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.98500.00%
Public order52.24-16.67%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.59116.67%
Public order64.86200.00%
Shoplifting42.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.9814.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.22-9.09%
Shoplifting73.74-36.36%
Public order52.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.09-35.29%
Shoplifting114.1122.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.11100.00%
Public order22.24-50.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.59183.33%
Shoplifting96.3650.00%
Public order43.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-68.42%
Shoplifting62.24-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.5918.75%
Shoplifting107.11233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9833.33%
Shoplifting35.980.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 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 offences1210.85-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Public order31.50-40.00%
Shoplifting31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.590.00%
Public order57.850.00%
Other theft41.870.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
April 202411
March 202417
February 20246
January 202419
December 202316
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wicket Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hepworth Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stumps Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cawood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hoult Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Potter Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spinners Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Trent Bridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1