KINGSLEY AVENUE, WF2 7ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7ED

KINGSLEY AVENUE, WF2 7ED, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7ED 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 7ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7ED, encompassing approximately 1281 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF2 7ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Knightsway with total crimes: 3
  • Pledwick Crescent with total crimes: 1

KINGSLEY AVENUE, WF2 7ED 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 theft48.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-33.33%
Burglary11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.12200.00%
Public order32.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.340.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.80-72.73%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.8310.00%
Other theft28.58-60.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.07150.00%
Other theft57.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.90150.00%
Vehicle crime23.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413.2733.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.1233.33%
Shoplifting33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Public order21.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order414.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-66.67%
Other theft32.340.00%
Shoplifting32.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.39350.00%
Public order47.0233.33%
Drugs33.12200.00%
Shoplifting22.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-75.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.920.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-60.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime23.90100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.58-14.29%
Other theft24.68100.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-75.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.390.00%
Public order45.460.00%
Vehicle crime43.120.00%
Drugs23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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 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 7ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Knightsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pledwick Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1