WF2 0PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0PQ

WF2 0PQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0PQ 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 0PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0PQ, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Close with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Lindale Grove with total crimes: 1

WF2 0PQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.03600.00%
Other theft13.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-83.33%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences66.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.47100.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In March 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 offences22.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.35-50.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4733.33%
Other theft12.240.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.91-25.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Victoria Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lindale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marion Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pacaholme Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canning Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitwell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1