CASTLE ROAD WEST, WF2 7DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7DN

CASTLE ROAD WEST, WF2 7DN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.38 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7DN 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 7DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7DN, encompassing approximately 1956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 7DN area, explore the WF2 7DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 7DN 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
  • Cleevethorpe Grove with total crimes: 5

CASTLE ROAD WEST, WF2 7DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.38-12.50%
Public order77.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-62.50%
Other crime31.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.866.67%
Criminal damage and arson88.18166.67%
Public order24.09-60.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.33-16.67%
Public order57.6766.67%
Burglary32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.33-14.29%
Public order39.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs11.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.4010.53%
Public order410.73300.00%
Drugs42.04300.00%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.40216.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.71100.00%
Burglary42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.20133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.11200.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.75-7.69%
Public order46.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1310.22-18.75%
Public order26.64100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1612.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.400.00%
Vehicle crime66.130.00%
Burglary53.070.00%
Other crime32.560.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 202418
May 202421
April 202419
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 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 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7DN 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. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rose Mews
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodville Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rutland Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hastings Grove
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hastings Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Duke Of York Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lovaine Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodcroft
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1