WF1 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2UL

WF1 2UL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2UL, encompassing approximately 2031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WF1 2UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Noble Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

WF1 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.37-53.85%
Public order52.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.25225.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.4075.00%
Public order53.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4666.67%
Other theft22.460.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.88-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.450.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.37-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.34-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences34.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.8657.14%
Violence and sexual offences35.42-50.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.86-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences63.45200.00%
Public order22.950.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.86200.00%
Burglary34.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-60.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.39400.00%
Shoplifting32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-25.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.4033.33%
Shoplifting31.97-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.970.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences611.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Shoplifting52.460.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 2. Noble Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Timperley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hedley Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1