TOWLERTON LANE, WF2 0JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0JQ

TOWLERTON LANE, WF2 0JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0JQ 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 0JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0JQ, encompassing approximately 2439 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Imperial Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Duke Of York Street with total crimes: 1

TOWLERTON LANE, WF2 0JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.10150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-70.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.560.00%
Public order34.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson24.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-85.71%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.890.00%
Public order73.69250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Burglary12.05-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2550.00%
Vehicle crime53.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.05150.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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 offences65.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.69-62.50%
Other crime21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences84.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.280.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-66.67%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-87.50%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.6160.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.28-53.85%
Burglary32.4650.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.330.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Imperial Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Duke Of York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bunkers Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1