WF2 0GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0GJ

WF2 0GJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.04 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0GJ 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 0GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0GJ, encompassing approximately 1102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 0GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Duke Of York Street with total crimes: 4
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 3

WF2 0GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.0485.71%
Anti-social behaviour311.79200.00%
Public order32.72200.00%
Other theft12.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.70-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson16.35-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-75.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.26500.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.44100.00%
Burglary23.63-33.33%
Public order21.810.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.86100.00%
Burglary310.88200.00%
Vehicle crime22.72100.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-33.33%
Other crime11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In March 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 offences617.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.4450.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.98300.00%
Burglary33.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime26.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-87.50%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.260.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.53-60.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Burglary10.91-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.0475.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.35-28.57%
Burglary54.530.00%
Public order34.5350.00%
Bicycle theft12.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.42-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour46.35-50.00%
Public order23.63-33.33%
Other theft11.810.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.37142.86%
Criminal damage and arson815.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.2614.29%
Public order37.2650.00%
Burglary12.720.00%
Other crime10.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.350.00%
Other crime36.350.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Public order21.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 202317
July 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
August 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Duke Of York Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Coronation Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Windsor Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Towlerton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Whitegates Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ruby View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1