WELLINGTON STREET, WF2 9AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9AY

WELLINGTON STREET, WF2 9AY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 9AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9AY, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 9AY area, explore the WF2 9AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 9AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 3
  • Borrowdale Road with total crimes: 2

WELLINGTON STREET, WF2 9AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.54-30.77%
Shoplifting63.20-45.45%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Public order21.07-71.43%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.940.00%
Shoplifting114.621000.00%
Public order73.91133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 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 offences138.89116.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.6225.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82-33.33%
Shoplifting52.13-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.78300.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.18-43.75%
Shoplifting63.20500.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.60433.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-75.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.27250.00%
Public order42.4933.33%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.05-40.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.62-37.50%
Public order21.780.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.47-52.94%
Shoplifting52.850.00%
Public order21.78-71.43%
Other theft10.71-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.740.00%
Public order76.050.00%
Other theft52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 202413
May 20246
April 20249
March 202416
February 20243
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 202317

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 9AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wellington Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Borrowdale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Allan Haigh Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eastwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rydal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wasdale Crescent
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Batley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. St Paul'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sycamore Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1