DUNCAN AVENUE, WF2 6AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6AE

DUNCAN AVENUE, WF2 6AE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.07 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 6AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6AE, encompassing approximately 764 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF2 6AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newland Street with total crimes: 4
  • Station Street with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 2

DUNCAN AVENUE, WF2 6AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.07-23.08%
Vehicle crime413.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.23-25.00%
Burglary23.920.00%
Other theft22.610.00%
Public order12.610.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1649.68700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1320.9230.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.000.00%
Other theft25.230.00%
Possession of weapons12.610.00%
Public order11.31-75.00%
Robbery11.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.760.00%
Public order413.070.00%
Other theft25.23100.00%
Drugs22.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Burglary12.61-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.1525.00%
Burglary413.070.00%
Vehicle crime35.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.6133.33%
Public order210.460.00%
Drugs12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.6920.00%
Public order27.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61100.00%
Vehicle crime12.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.00-50.00%
Burglary46.540.00%
Vehicle crime35.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.76-23.08%
Vehicle crime313.0750.00%
Public order23.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.61-71.43%
Other crime22.610.00%
Drugs12.610.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Other theft11.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.3062.50%
Criminal damage and arson717.00600.00%
Vehicle crime29.15-50.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Public order12.61-75.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.99-46.67%
Vehicle crime410.46300.00%
Public order45.23100.00%
Burglary35.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.61-75.00%
Other crime11.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Other theft11.31-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1540.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson419.61300.00%
Other theft35.23200.00%
Other crime23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-50.00%
Public order22.61100.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Drugs11.31-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.45-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour47.84-33.33%
Drugs25.230.00%
Robbery22.610.00%
Shoplifting22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.150.00%
Burglary27.840.00%
Drugs22.610.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238
September 202315
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202416
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 6AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Castle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Woodcroft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Agbrigg Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Princess Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sandal Hall Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Harwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sandal And Agbrigg (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1