WF2 9FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9FS

WF2 9FS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.80 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9FS 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 9FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9FS, encompassing approximately 3570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF2 9FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 19
  • Cliff Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Wakefield Westgate (Station) with total crimes: 3

WF2 9FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.8018.52%
Other crime88.96100.00%
Public order52.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.400.00%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.88-28.95%
Burglary47.56300.00%
Other crime41.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Drugs10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.4915.15%
Vehicle crime510.64150.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Other theft51.40-37.50%
Drugs31.4050.00%
Other crime30.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.21-2.94%
Other theft89.24100.00%
Public order52.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Other crime41.1233.33%
Shoplifting41.12300.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.6813.33%
Criminal damage and arson79.5275.00%
Public order41.9633.33%
Other theft41.12300.00%
Other crime31.12-40.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.7242.86%
Other crime58.40-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Other theft10.84-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.12-32.26%
Other crime85.88100.00%
Vehicle crime52.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Other theft41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12300.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.9663.16%
Public order68.68200.00%
Other theft41.68100.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.40-13.64%
Other theft25.32-60.00%
Public order20.56-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Drugs20.56-75.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.24-42.11%
Public order106.16-23.08%
Drugs82.80166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-44.44%
Other theft51.40150.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.5318.75%
Public order1310.64225.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.64350.00%
Other crime52.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-20.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Shoplifting30.84-40.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.36-37.25%
Other theft58.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.40-28.57%
Shoplifting51.400.00%
Public order41.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other crime30.84-50.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.490.00%
Public order1214.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.360.00%
Other crime61.960.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202427
May 202438
April 202433
March 202434
February 202430
January 202421
December 202331
November 202319
October 202322
September 202338
August 202332
July 202351

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310
September 202313
August 20234
July 202312

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20239
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime7
    Public order1
  • 2. Cliff Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Beckley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Balne Mill Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lincoln Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Finchdale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Carnforth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henry Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Darnley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crawford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holly Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Cliff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gibson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hodgson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Christopher'S Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elder Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Balne Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Markham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1