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

Overview of Crime in WF2 9PJ

ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9PJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9PJ, encompassing approximately 5153 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF2 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Homestead Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Moorhouse Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Benjamin Street with total crimes: 6

ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.0319.23%
Other theft66.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1620.00%
Public order51.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9725.00%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.704.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.31-28.57%
Other theft54.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97150.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-25.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.61169.23%
Vehicle crime56.79150.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Other theft50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.21-50.00%
Other theft52.52400.00%
Drugs40.97300.00%
Burglary40.78300.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.9373.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.05300.00%
Public order41.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.40-31.82%
Shoplifting42.910.00%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.580.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.51-12.00%
Other theft54.27150.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58200.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.5747.06%
Shoplifting44.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.79-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Drugs20.58-60.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Other theft20.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-71.43%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.70-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour74.07250.00%
Vehicle crime51.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97-44.44%
Drugs50.97400.00%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In September 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 offences2610.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.050.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202426
June 202425
May 202435
April 202413
March 202426
February 202415
January 202422
December 202325
November 202317
October 202321
September 202326

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

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Homestead Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Benjamin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Thirlmere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Farne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Crawford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Denhale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Balne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Longfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Fryergate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Gibson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Walnut Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1