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

Overview of Crime in WF2 9NZ

PHOENIX COURT, WF2 9NZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9NZ 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF2 9NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 19
  • Homestead Drive with total crimes: 6
  • A638 with total crimes: 3

PHOENIX COURT, WF2 9NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2616.18-39.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.690.00%
Public order71.97-22.22%
Shoplifting71.5340.00%
Vehicle crime61.53100.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Drugs61.31-14.29%
Other crime31.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.432.38%
Public order99.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9780.00%
Drugs71.97133.33%
Other theft61.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3125.00%
Shoplifting51.09-37.50%
Other crime51.090.00%
Burglary41.09300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.81-26.32%
Public order99.19-10.00%
Shoplifting81.97300.00%
Other theft61.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31150.00%
Other crime51.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-60.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.470.00%
Public order102.190.00%
Other theft62.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Other crime51.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202435
May 202440
April 202439
March 202445
February 202440
January 202430
December 202342
November 202322
October 202326
September 202343
August 202342
July 202357

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
October 20237
September 20235
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime7
    Public order1
  • 2. Homestead Drive
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. A638
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brighton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beckley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Grange Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Basford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Phoenix Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henry Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Blakeley Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Benjamin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Darnley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crawford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Holly Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cliff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Elder Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Balne Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1