AYSGARTH DRIVE, WF2 8UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8UJ

AYSGARTH DRIVE, WF2 8UJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.87 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8UJ 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 8UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8UJ, encompassing approximately 1465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

WF2 8UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Snapethorpe Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Old Crown Road with total crimes: 4

AYSGARTH DRIVE, WF2 8UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.87142.86%
Other theft411.600.00%
Shoplifting32.73-70.00%
Other crime32.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Public order11.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.56-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.77100.00%
Other theft42.73100.00%
Public order42.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.73-66.67%
Robbery21.360.00%
Other crime11.36-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.97-6.67%
Shoplifting129.559.09%
Anti-social behaviour68.19200.00%
Vehicle crime24.09-33.33%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-50.00%
Public order11.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.33-16.67%
Shoplifting1110.2310.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.5033.33%
Vehicle crime32.7350.00%
Other theft32.05-40.00%
Burglary32.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-33.33%
Drugs11.360.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.110.00%
Shoplifting1012.28-23.08%
Other theft56.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-40.00%
Public order32.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Drugs11.36-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.79-18.18%
Shoplifting1312.2885.71%
Anti-social behaviour58.8725.00%
Public order43.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.7350.00%
Other theft22.05-50.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.47100.00%
Shoplifting715.0140.00%
Public order64.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0933.33%
Other theft42.73100.00%
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Drugs21.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.1037.50%
Shoplifting57.5066.67%
Public order33.41-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.74-60.00%
Public order75.46600.00%
Shoplifting34.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Other theft21.36-66.67%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.24233.33%
Other theft613.64100.00%
Shoplifting64.09100.00%
Burglary14.090.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.05-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.73200.00%
Other theft32.05-25.00%
Shoplifting32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-40.00%
Public order22.05-71.43%
Other crime11.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.60300.00%
Public order75.4675.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.7725.00%
Other theft43.41100.00%
Shoplifting32.73-76.92%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1734.110.00%
Shoplifting1311.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.870.00%
Public order42.730.00%
Burglary42.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202414
June 202415
May 202418
April 202418
March 202422
February 202411
January 20248
December 202320
November 20236
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Snapethorpe Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Old Crown Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Camellia Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Oakwood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cedar View
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 8. Aysgarth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aysgarth Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. School Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1