ALDER AVENUE, WF2 0TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0TZ

ALDER AVENUE, WF2 0TZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0TZ 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 0TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0TZ, encompassing approximately 2176 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 0TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benjamin Street with total crimes: 6
  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Walnut Crescent with total crimes: 1

ALDER AVENUE, WF2 0TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.11-25.00%
Burglary44.1333.33%
Other theft31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.510.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5166.67%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.27-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.7620.00%
Other crime22.760.00%
Other theft20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3066.67%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-40.00%
Burglary21.38-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.570.00%
Other crime42.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.84100.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-60.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.050.00%
Public order22.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order89.1933.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.68-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-33.33%
Other theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.940.00%
Public order65.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20244
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Benjamin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Melbourne Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walnut Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Blakey Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hazel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackthorn Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Walker Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Silcoates Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walnut Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gibson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Snow Hill View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lonsdale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. St John'S Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1