WF1 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2UW

WF1 2UW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.93 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2UW 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 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2UW, encompassing approximately 1701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 2UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springhill Close with total crimes: 7
  • Outwood (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Newstead Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF1 2UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.93125.00%
Public order45.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.29-20.00%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94200.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35100.00%
Public order12.35-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences78.8116.67%
Public order34.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64200.00%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-83.33%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.530.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.46-75.00%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%

In October 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 offences1212.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.05-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.810.00%
Public order35.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Springhill Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Outwood (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Newstead Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Clayton Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rowan Tree Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lingwell Gate Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ledger Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kingsley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1