MELBOURNE AVENUE, WF2 0LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0LT

MELBOURNE AVENUE, WF2 0LT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0LT 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 0LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0LT, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wren Green Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Millfield Place with total crimes: 1
  • Millfield Drive with total crimes: 1

MELBOURNE AVENUE, WF2 0LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3820.00%
Vehicle crime13.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.93-16.67%
Other crime12.740.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-25.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences87.6660.00%
Vehicle crime34.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12150.00%
Other crime32.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In February 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 behaviour23.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-60.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28100.00%
Other theft22.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.380.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.570.00%
Public order32.740.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wren Green Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Millfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Westminster Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Imperial Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ruskin Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1