IMPERIAL AVENUE, WF2 0LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0LW

IMPERIAL AVENUE, WF2 0LW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 0LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0LW, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apple Shawn Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 4
  • Millfield Drive with total crimes: 1

IMPERIAL AVENUE, WF2 0LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8075.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.800.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.60-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6057.14%
Criminal damage and arson14.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.80-41.67%
Possession of weapons12.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.00-14.29%
Public order44.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Burglary11.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.00180.00%
Vehicle crime55.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences54.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60-40.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences54.00-28.57%
Other theft22.000.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-60.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Burglary32.000.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 202412
April 202414
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

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 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 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 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Apple Shawn Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Coronation Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Millfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Greenfield Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Westways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1