ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9NN

ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9NN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9NN 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 9NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9NN, encompassing approximately 4568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

WF2 9NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Basford Street with total crimes: 5
  • Rayfield with total crimes: 4

ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.45-23.53%
Public order105.6966.67%
Shoplifting82.19700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In August 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 offences3415.3236.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5316.67%
Public order61.53100.00%
Other theft51.310.00%
Burglary41.09-20.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.2656.25%
Anti-social behaviour65.47-14.29%
Burglary51.3166.67%
Other theft51.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Shoplifting20.66-75.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.48-42.86%
Shoplifting83.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.7516.67%
Other theft61.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0925.00%
Public order31.09-57.14%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.7664.71%
Public order76.13600.00%
Shoplifting71.53-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.530.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-42.86%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.60-48.48%
Shoplifting113.72120.00%
Vehicle crime72.41600.00%
Burglary61.53200.00%
Other theft61.3120.00%
Drugs41.31300.00%
Public order10.88-88.89%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.6394.12%
Public order97.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.75166.67%
Other theft51.75-16.67%
Shoplifting51.09-28.57%
Robbery21.090.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.35-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour163.72166.67%
Shoplifting73.50-46.15%
Other theft61.530.00%
Public order61.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.76-6.67%
Shoplifting136.1344.44%
Public order82.85700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7550.00%
Other theft61.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.9142.86%
Shoplifting96.57125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.94-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson64.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-55.56%
Shoplifting40.88-20.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Drugs20.66-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.076.90%
Anti-social behaviour96.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.97-50.00%
Drugs61.97200.00%
Vehicle crime61.31100.00%
Shoplifting51.31-54.55%
Public order41.09-42.86%
Other theft40.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.350.00%
Shoplifting113.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.410.00%
Public order71.750.00%
Burglary71.530.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
July 202425
June 202416
May 202428
April 202417
March 202433
February 202417
January 202428
December 202330
November 202321
October 202331
September 202329

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
March 20248
February 202416
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Manor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Basford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rayfield
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blakeley Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Denhale Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Castle Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Farne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Mill Chase Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Henry Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Homestead Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Holly Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fryergate
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Derwent Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Plumpton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Field Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Soho Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Beckley Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Elder Grove
    Total1
    Public order1