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

Overview of Crime in WF2 7DA

DUKE OF YORK AVENUE, WF2 7DA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7DA 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 7DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7DA, encompassing approximately 1814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF2 7DA 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
  • Rose Mews with total crimes: 4

DUKE OF YORK AVENUE, WF2 7DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.78-25.00%
Public order54.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20-62.50%
Other crime21.650.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.88-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson86.61300.00%
Public order24.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.680.00%
Public order47.16100.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.13-23.53%
Public order27.16-50.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.646.25%
Public order49.37300.00%
Drugs42.20300.00%
Other crime22.20100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.82200.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-87.50%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.47-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.510.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4710.00%
Public order46.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.37-16.67%
Public order25.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1210.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.43-10.00%
Public order34.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Drugs11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.430.00%
Other theft45.510.00%
Burglary42.200.00%
Other crime32.200.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
April 202416
March 20244
February 202410
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 7DA 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. Rose Mews
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Woodville Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Rutland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hastings Grove
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hastings Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Duke Of York Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1