ORCHID VIEW, WF2 0FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0FG

ORCHID VIEW, WF2 0FG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0FG 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 0FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0FG, encompassing approximately 2537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF2 0FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 3
  • Allan Haigh Close with total crimes: 2

ORCHID VIEW, WF2 0FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.09100.00%
Shoplifting62.36-45.45%
Public order22.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.221000.00%
Public order64.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-70.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.9425.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.06-12.50%
Shoplifting52.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences88.67-11.11%
Shoplifting63.15500.00%
Public order32.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.70350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-66.67%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.641100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.73200.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.7350.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73-20.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.70-58.33%
Shoplifting51.970.00%
Public order21.97-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.850.00%
Public order74.730.00%
Other theft32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 202412
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wellington Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Allan Haigh Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Eastwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Batley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. St Paul'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1