WALNUT CRESCENT, WF2 0EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0EU

WALNUT CRESCENT, WF2 0EU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.18 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0EU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0EU, encompassing approximately 3869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Gibson Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Walnut Crescent with total crimes: 4

WALNUT CRESCENT, WF2 0EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.1863.64%
Shoplifting104.65900.00%
Public order92.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.65-26.67%
Burglary42.840.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7587.50%
Shoplifting53.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.43-50.00%
Shoplifting62.07500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.1325.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.24-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.01333.33%
Other crime43.36300.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.91-25.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.75-52.00%
Shoplifting53.100.00%
Public order31.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7850.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft10.52-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6031.58%
Public order66.46100.00%
Other theft51.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.045.56%
Shoplifting64.9120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Public order30.78-50.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.850.00%
Public order64.650.00%
Shoplifting51.550.00%
Other crime41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 202416
February 202412
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312
September 202325
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
February 20242
January 20244
July 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gibson Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Walnut Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Blakey Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Peacock Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balne Mill Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walker Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Silcoates Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lincoln Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crawford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cliff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Peacock Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gentian Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eastwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hornbeam Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Maple Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gibson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1