WF2 0LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0LF

WF2 0LF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.40 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0LF 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 0LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0LF, encompassing approximately 2136 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Towlerton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wren Green Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF2 0LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.49133.33%
Public order53.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 offences57.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.28400.00%
Other theft22.340.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.090.00%
Other theft22.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1566.67%
Public order22.340.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.81-62.50%
Drugs11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.550.00%
Vehicle crime33.750.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20238

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Towlerton Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wren Green Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1