VALLEY DRIVE, WF2 0HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0HZ

VALLEY DRIVE, WF2 0HZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0HZ 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 0HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0HZ, encompassing approximately 1781 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 0HZ 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

VALLEY DRIVE, WF2 0HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.73200.00%
Public order31.68200.00%
Other theft11.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson15.05-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.47-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson74.49600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5983.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.17100.00%
Vehicle crime42.24300.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In January 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.810.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-87.50%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Burglary21.12-33.33%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.05-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-60.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%

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 behaviour711.7940.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.93-58.33%
Burglary52.81150.00%
Public order22.81100.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.91-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour56.73-37.50%
Burglary22.81100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.89171.43%
Criminal damage and arson810.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4914.29%
Public order24.49-33.33%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%

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 offences714.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.930.00%
Vehicle crime53.930.00%
Other crime32.810.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Other theft11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 202312
August 202319
July 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
August 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
November 20231
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
July 20235

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 0HZ 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. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1