AIREDALE HEIGHTS, WF2 8YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8YG

AIREDALE HEIGHTS, WF2 8YG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8YG 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 8YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8YG, encompassing approximately 1662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 8YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gargrave Place with total crimes: 8
  • Broadway with total crimes: 4
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 3

AIREDALE HEIGHTS, WF2 8YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.2220.00%
Public order43.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-33.33%
Other theft11.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Public order21.80-50.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.44-4.76%
Public order412.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.6350.00%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Drugs21.80100.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.2475.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.21-50.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.43-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.21300.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Other theft11.20-66.67%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.24-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour76.6140.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.2463.64%
Anti-social behaviour510.82150.00%
Public order33.010.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.62-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.8411.11%
Other theft312.0350.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.84157.14%
Anti-social behaviour510.8225.00%
Public order23.01-33.33%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Public order32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202420
June 202421
May 202414
April 20248
March 202411
February 202418
January 202411
December 202320
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gargrave Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Broadway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lindsay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightingale Crest
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bobbin Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cotton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wool Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Benjamin Sykes Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Castle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1