DUKE OF YORK AVENUE, WF2 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7BX

DUKE OF YORK AVENUE, WF2 7BX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.62 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7BX, encompassing approximately 1989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterbrooke Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford View with total crimes: 5
  • Warren Avenue with total crimes: 4

DUKE OF YORK AVENUE, WF2 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.62-15.00%
Public order88.5460.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.02200.00%
Other crime43.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-66.67%
Burglary31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.0580.00%
Vehicle crime64.520.00%
Public order53.02-28.57%
Shoplifting22.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Other theft21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.11-11.11%
Public order78.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.52-28.57%
Shoplifting32.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-57.14%
Robbery21.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Other crime11.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.14-30.77%
Public order79.05-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.520.00%
Shoplifting43.52-50.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Other crime31.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.510.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Drugs10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.1530.00%
Public order913.07800.00%
Shoplifting84.5233.33%
Drugs54.0266.67%
Other crime32.5150.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Burglary21.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.1225.00%
Shoplifting610.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.02150.00%
Burglary42.51100.00%
Drugs32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Public order11.01-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.1214.29%
Shoplifting88.0414.29%
Public order64.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.02100.00%
Drugs43.02300.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.10-6.67%
Shoplifting77.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Public order21.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Other crime21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.090.00%
Shoplifting57.5425.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Public order42.0133.33%
Burglary32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Other crime21.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.08-25.00%
Shoplifting47.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.01300.00%
Public order32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.1053.85%
Shoplifting510.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.5133.33%
Burglary32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-85.71%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.120.00%
Vehicle crime76.530.00%
Other crime63.520.00%
Public order43.020.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416
June 202418
May 202426
April 202420
March 202416
February 202414
January 202415
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 7BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterbrooke Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Clifford View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Warren Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rose Mews
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Riverside Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashdown Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 7. Sparable Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brook Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Emblem Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodville Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Rutland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hastings Grove
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Manygates Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hastings Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Duke Of York Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1