WESTWAYS CLOSE, WF2 0TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0TF

WESTWAYS CLOSE, WF2 0TF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0TF 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 0TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0TF, encompassing approximately 2195 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0TF 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

WESTWAYS CLOSE, WF2 0TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences44.55-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3837.50%
Vehicle crime15.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.920.00%
Other crime13.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.02100.00%
Vehicle crime36.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7475.00%
Other crime43.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.01-33.33%
Burglary31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.470.00%
Other theft22.730.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.64200.00%
Other theft22.730.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.550.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.19200.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.830.00%
Public order42.730.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20244
January 20242

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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 0TF 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
  • 8. Duke Of York Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bunkers Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1