ASHLEY CLOSE, WF2 0JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0JU

ASHLEY CLOSE, WF2 0JU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0JU 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 0JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0JU, encompassing approximately 2592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0JU 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

ASHLEY CLOSE, WF2 0JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7812.50%
Public order33.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.71-11.11%
Other theft23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-83.33%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.030.00%
Public order63.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Burglary11.54-50.00%

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 offences98.8750.00%
Vehicle crime53.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Public order21.540.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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 offences65.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.470.00%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

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 theft22.700.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%

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
Burglary53.8666.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.93-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-87.50%

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 behaviour88.1060.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09-50.00%
Burglary32.3150.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences129.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.63-37.50%
Public order21.93100.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.090.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.310.00%
Vehicle crime52.310.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Other crime20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20238
September 20235
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 202312
August 202318
July 20236

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232
August 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
August 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
March 20242
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 0JU 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. Towlerton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Southfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1