WOOLGREAVES AVENUE, WF2 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6DX

WOOLGREAVES AVENUE, WF2 6DX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6DX, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Knightsway with total crimes: 3
  • Woodthorpe Close with total crimes: 1

WOOLGREAVES AVENUE, WF2 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.49300.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-92.31%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.4244.44%
Other theft29.37-60.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.58125.00%
Other theft56.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.61200.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.82100.00%
Other theft42.8833.33%
Public order22.88-33.33%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.37200.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.98700.00%
Drugs35.77200.00%
Shoplifting22.160.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.650.00%
Burglary22.88100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-28.57%
Burglary13.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.93-12.50%
Other theft25.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.860.00%
Public order45.770.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202413
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. Knightsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Woodthorpe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pledwick Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1