WF2 0EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0EX

WF2 0EX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0EX, encompassing approximately 3673 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 0EX area, explore the WF2 0EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibson Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Peacock Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Peacock Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF2 0EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.3566.67%
Public order45.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.26-33.33%
Other theft43.27300.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.5363.64%
Public order54.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.36-21.43%
Burglary32.990.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.27-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9930.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5425.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4411.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.72350.00%
Other crime42.45300.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.91-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.360.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.440.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202414
April 20246
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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 1 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gibson Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Peacock Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Peacock Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Blakey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walker Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Walnut Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gibson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lincoln Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cliff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sycamore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lombardy Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alder Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Silcoates Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1