DEWSBURY ROAD, WF2 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9BQ

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF2 9BQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.92 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9BQ, encompassing approximately 3926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF2 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Homestead Drive with total crimes: 8

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF2 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.92116.67%
Shoplifting166.6245.45%
Other theft124.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0660.00%
Public order72.04600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.780.00%
Drugs51.7866.67%
Burglary51.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.289.09%
Shoplifting113.0637.50%
Other theft102.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.55600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-28.57%
Burglary51.270.00%
Drugs31.2750.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-66.67%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.50-47.62%
Other theft102.80100.00%
Shoplifting82.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.0416.67%
Vehicle crime61.7850.00%
Drugs21.53-33.33%
Public order20.51-77.78%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.06-12.50%
Public order95.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.78500.00%
Shoplifting61.53-33.33%
Other theft51.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.28-22.58%
Shoplifting96.11-35.71%
Other theft52.29-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-72.73%
Public order30.76-80.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.7247.62%
Public order157.89114.29%
Shoplifting143.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.5722.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.80-61.54%
Other theft82.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.040.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2624.19136.36%
Violence and sexual offences216.6216.67%
Other theft125.3533.33%
Shoplifting123.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.06125.00%
Public order72.29-22.22%
Burglary31.78200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2420.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.115.88%
Anti-social behaviour114.58120.00%
Other theft92.8012.50%
Public order92.29350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.77-5.56%
Shoplifting124.33100.00%
Other theft83.06-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-37.50%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.02-48.57%
Other theft94.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.29-11.11%
Public order62.0420.00%
Shoplifting61.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-20.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.8612.90%
Anti-social behaviour98.910.00%
Shoplifting92.29-30.77%
Public order52.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-72.22%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.890.00%
Public order154.580.00%
Shoplifting133.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.310.00%
Burglary62.290.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 202415
February 20247
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202412
June 202411
May 202421
April 202424
March 202431
February 202421
January 202418
December 202317
November 202318
October 202335
September 202331

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 202410
February 202426
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 202411
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202414
February 202412
January 202424
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting15
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Homestead Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft7
  • 5. Fernleigh Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Bembridge Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cobb Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterton Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Esther Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Esther Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Farne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Frobisher Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Potter Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. George A Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sycamore Copse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Denhale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1