WEST VIEW, WF2 0SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0SJ

WEST VIEW, WF2 0SJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0SJ 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 0SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0SJ, encompassing approximately 521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF2 0SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Row with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Place with total crimes: 1
  • West View with total crimes: 1

WEST VIEW, WF2 0SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.84-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Robbery11.920.00%
Other crime11.920.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order17.670.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.75-75.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Public order11.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.670.00%
Public order13.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.840.00%
Other theft11.920.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime27.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.84-66.67%
Burglary11.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.670.00%
Public order15.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.590.00%
Other theft15.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. New Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West View
    Total1
    Public order1