LINDSAY AVENUE, WF2 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8AS

LINDSAY AVENUE, WF2 8AS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.78 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8AS, encompassing approximately 1847 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 8AS area, explore the WF2 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Gargrave Place with total crimes: 4

LINDSAY AVENUE, WF2 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.78-4.76%
Public order810.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.4961.54%
Criminal damage and arson411.37300.00%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-60.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.708.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.04150.00%
Burglary22.71100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.50500.00%
Drugs23.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-71.43%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour78.12133.33%
Public order33.79-25.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.6640.00%
Other crime411.370.00%
Public order42.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.45-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.71-66.67%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.5756.25%
Other theft513.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.786.67%
Public order48.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.12100.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.1615.38%
Public order38.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-60.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Drugs21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.49-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour77.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.7925.00%
Public order42.710.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.250.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202421
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 202421
January 202415
December 202325
November 202316
October 202315
September 202315
August 202313
July 202327

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20244
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lindsay Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
  • 2. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gargrave Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Dacre Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Haggs Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Benjamin Sykes Way
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Foreman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greaves Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightingale Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St James Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1