PHOENIX COURT, WF2 9NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9NZ

PHOENIX COURT, WF2 9NZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.34 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9NZ 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 9NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9NZ, encompassing approximately 4572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-29.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WF2 9NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 12
  • Basford Street with total crimes: 5
  • Blakeley Grove with total crimes: 4

PHOENIX COURT, WF2 9NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.34-29.55%
Shoplifting76.7840.00%
Public order51.53-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.0966.67%
Other crime31.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.5929.41%
Public order79.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5320.00%
Other crime61.31-14.29%
Other theft51.3125.00%
Shoplifting51.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.09-2.86%
Other crime77.4416.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Public order51.0966.67%
Other theft41.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.53-12.50%
Other crime67.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.31200.00%
Other theft51.31-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Public order30.87-62.50%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.282.56%
Public order88.7560.00%
Other theft81.75-27.27%
Drugs41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Shoplifting30.66-50.00%
Other crime30.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.06-13.33%
Other theft118.53175.00%
Shoplifting62.41100.00%
Public order51.31150.00%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Other crime40.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.5312.50%
Criminal damage and arson69.840.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Other crime30.87-40.00%
Shoplifting30.66-50.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson68.750.00%
Shoplifting61.3120.00%
Other crime51.31-28.57%
Drugs41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87100.00%
Public order40.87-42.86%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.31-28.57%
Other crime76.5675.00%
Public order71.53133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.5320.00%
Other theft51.31150.00%
Shoplifting51.09-37.50%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.9790.91%
Shoplifting89.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-16.67%
Burglary41.09100.00%
Other crime40.870.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.53-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson64.81-33.33%
Other theft21.31-66.67%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order20.44-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Drugs20.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.690.00%
Public order71.970.00%
Shoplifting71.530.00%
Vehicle crime61.530.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Drugs61.310.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202444
July 202434
June 202435
May 202440
April 202439
March 202445
February 202440
January 202430
December 202342
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
October 20237

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Basford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blakeley Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Salt Pie Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Mill Chase Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Henry Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Homestead Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Holly Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Balne Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Plumpton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Field Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Soho Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Beckley Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elder Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cliff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rufford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elder Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1