BRICK STREET, WF2 9LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9LX

BRICK STREET, WF2 9LX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9LX 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 9LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9LX, encompassing approximately 1987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 9LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakes Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 3
  • Harrap Street with total crimes: 2

BRICK STREET, WF2 9LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.58150.00%
Public order45.0333.33%
Drugs32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.06-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Public order32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Other crime21.010.00%

In May 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 offences99.0628.57%
Public order44.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.54-30.00%
Burglary23.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order21.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.56150.00%
Public order45.030.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.55-63.64%
Public order42.01100.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0657.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.53200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0475.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02-42.86%
Public order22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.04-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.550.00%
Public order45.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 9LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakes Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wellington Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Harrap Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Allan Haigh Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Huntsman Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Batley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1