DEMPSEY CLOSE, WF2 9DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9DZ

DEMPSEY CLOSE, WF2 9DZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9DZ 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 9DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9DZ, encompassing approximately 2540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 9DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 4
  • Corbett Drive with total crimes: 3

DEMPSEY CLOSE, WF2 9DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.02114.29%
Other theft55.9025.00%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.66-41.67%
Other theft42.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Public order31.18-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3871.43%
Public order84.72166.67%
Other theft53.15-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.84-46.15%
Other theft62.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Public order31.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1312.5944.44%
Other theft75.12133.33%
Other crime32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8412.50%
Public order43.5433.33%
Shoplifting41.570.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.84-20.00%
Other theft43.15-33.33%
Shoplifting41.570.00%
Public order31.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-57.14%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.94133.33%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Public order52.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Other crime21.570.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.200.00%
Shoplifting73.94600.00%
Other theft42.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.8125.00%
Other theft73.94133.33%
Public order52.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.41-61.90%
Public order63.1550.00%
Vehicle crime52.36400.00%
Other theft31.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.740.00%
Other theft98.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.540.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Corbett Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Spout Fold
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Roundwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tyson Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Daughter'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haggs Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Neville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moxon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1