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

Overview of Crime in WF2 9DX

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF2 9DX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.65 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9DX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 9DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9DX, encompassing approximately 2207 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 9DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF2 9DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.654.17%
Public order1111.32175.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.980.00%
Other theft41.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.2933.33%
Other theft810.8714.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.81300.00%
Public order41.8133.33%
Other crime11.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.6628.57%
Other theft78.1575.00%
Other crime33.170.00%
Public order31.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.767.69%
Criminal damage and arson66.34500.00%
Public order52.7266.67%
Other theft42.26-20.00%
Shoplifting41.810.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-80.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.30-18.75%
Other theft55.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-16.67%
Shoplifting42.260.00%
Public order31.81-50.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Other crime10.91-75.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.386.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.25100.00%
Public order62.72200.00%
Other theft52.7225.00%
Other crime42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.66-28.57%
Shoplifting76.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.17200.00%
Other theft42.72-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.8150.00%
Public order21.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.0250.00%
Other theft79.51133.33%
Public order63.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.40-39.13%
Public order66.3420.00%
Vehicle crime52.72150.00%
Other theft32.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.8376.92%
Other theft910.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.0866.67%
Public order52.26150.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.40-18.75%
Other theft75.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.25100.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.660.00%
Vehicle crime310.870.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202424
May 202418
April 202414
March 202413
February 202416
January 202415
December 202321
November 202314
October 202323
September 202313
August 202316
July 202324

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 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
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Lindsay Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gargrave Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dacre Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. St Oswald Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Corbett Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Haggs Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Clay Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Foreman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greaves Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1