WF2 0ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0ES

WF2 0ES, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0ES, encompassing approximately 4268 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 0ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 12
  • Benjamin Street with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 2

WF2 0ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.37-33.33%
Other crime55.15-37.50%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.5337.50%
Other crime87.73100.00%
Public order61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.90-27.27%
Burglary55.620.00%
Other crime41.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.4832.00%
Vehicle crime37.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime20.47-60.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.54-13.79%
Other crime55.8666.67%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Drugs30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.78-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson76.7916.67%
Other crime31.64-40.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.2954.55%
Criminal damage and arson67.97100.00%
Other crime51.41-37.50%
Shoplifting41.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.950.00%
Other crime85.1560.00%
Public order41.87300.00%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3737.50%
Other crime55.15400.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.336.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.750.00%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.26-62.50%
Drugs53.5166.67%
Public order31.17-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.930.00%
Public order79.370.00%
Other crime51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202433
June 202424
May 202433
April 202425
March 202429
February 202434
January 202422
December 202322
November 202316
October 202315
September 202340

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 0ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime5
  • 2. Benjamin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crawford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Longfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fryergate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gibson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Peacock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walnut Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Blakey Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hazel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blackthorn Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Walker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Silcoates Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walnut Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gibson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elder Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1