WHINNEY MOOR AVENUE, WF2 8RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8RJ

WHINNEY MOOR AVENUE, WF2 8RJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.10 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8RJ 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 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8RJ, encompassing approximately 3975 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WF2 8RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Roundwood Rise with total crimes: 8
  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 4

WHINNEY MOOR AVENUE, WF2 8RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.1061.90%
Other theft88.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0175.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-78.57%
Shoplifting30.75-70.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.60-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour145.2875.00%
Shoplifting103.52-16.67%
Other theft82.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-55.56%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.1018.18%
Shoplifting126.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.02125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.260.00%
Public order52.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.34-12.00%
Shoplifting125.539.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-27.27%
Public order62.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Other theft21.01-60.00%
Drugs10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.60-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour116.2983.33%
Shoplifting112.77-15.38%
Other theft52.77150.00%
Public order41.26-55.56%
Drugs41.010.00%
Other crime21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-71.43%
Robbery20.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.8612.00%
Shoplifting137.0430.00%
Public order93.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-14.29%
Other crime31.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.8431.58%
Shoplifting106.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5240.00%
Public order51.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Other theft41.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.07-5.00%
Shoplifting84.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Public order41.01-60.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.07-41.18%
Public order105.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.52200.00%
Other theft61.51-14.29%
Shoplifting41.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.3454.55%
Shoplifting88.55166.67%
Other theft72.01-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.82-33.33%
Other theft85.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01100.00%
Public order41.01-66.67%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.100.00%
Public order128.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.020.00%
Other crime32.520.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202421
July 202426
June 202422
May 202425
April 202428
March 202425
February 202419
January 202420
December 202334
November 202322
October 202333

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
October 202310

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 202411
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Roundwood Rise
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Snapethorpe Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bentley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakwood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Snapethorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Storie Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cave Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fairway View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waterton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Spa Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Robin Hood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. School Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Townley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Potter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1