STEPHENSON WAY, WF2 0XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 0XH

STEPHENSON WAY, WF2 0XH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 206.06 per 1,000 population. This WF2 0XH 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 0XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 0XH, encompassing approximately 87 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 0XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springhill Close with total crimes: 7
  • Outwood (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Newstead Avenue with total crimes: 3

STEPHENSON WAY, WF2 0XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7206.0675.00%
Public order480.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.790.00%
Shoplifting234.340.00%
Vehicle crime122.900.00%
Other theft111.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences491.58-60.00%
Other theft245.790.00%
Other crime122.90-66.67%
Public order111.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10274.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4114.48300.00%
Other crime345.790.00%
Vehicle crime234.34100.00%
Other theft222.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.900.00%
Shoplifting122.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson257.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime111.450.00%
Drugs111.450.00%
Shoplifting111.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5183.170.00%
Public order457.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour345.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.34-33.33%
Other theft122.900.00%
Drugs111.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5160.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson357.240.00%
Public order334.340.00%
Vehicle crime134.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.450.00%
Shoplifting111.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8160.27300.00%
Shoplifting391.580.00%
Burglary234.340.00%
Other theft122.900.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences268.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.900.00%
Public order111.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.45-75.00%
Drugs111.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4137.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.7950.00%
Public order234.34100.00%
Other theft122.900.00%
Burglary111.45-50.00%
Robbery111.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2103.03-84.62%
Shoplifting222.90100.00%
Burglary222.900.00%
Public order122.900.00%
Vehicle crime111.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.45-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13286.20333.33%
Anti-social behaviour6148.8220.00%
Vehicle crime268.690.00%
Public order122.90-66.67%
Other theft111.450.00%
Other crime111.450.00%
Shoplifting111.450.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5148.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.240.00%
Public order334.340.00%
Bicycle theft134.340.00%
Shoplifting111.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Springhill Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Outwood (Station)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Newstead Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lingwell Gate Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Old Hall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1