WF2 0JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0JR

WF2 0JR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.94 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0JR 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 0JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0JR, encompassing approximately 2575 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melbourne Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Imperial Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Duke Of York Street with total crimes: 1

WF2 0JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-75.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour13.11-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.38-30.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3242.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.88500.00%
Public order42.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3840.00%
Vehicle crime52.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.330.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-83.33%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.49500.00%
Burglary22.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.8866.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-60.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.880.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

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 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20242
November 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 0JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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