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

Overview of Crime in WF2 9PQ

ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9PQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9PQ, encompassing approximately 4692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 9PQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

ALVERTHORPE ROAD, WF2 9PQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.2855.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.6175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.490.00%
Public order61.28100.00%
Other theft51.280.00%
Burglary41.07-20.00%
Drugs40.85300.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.260.00%
Burglary51.2866.67%
Other theft51.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.64-75.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

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 offences1610.87-42.86%
Shoplifting83.4114.29%
Other theft71.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-20.00%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.8586.67%
Shoplifting75.97-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Public order51.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Other theft40.85-20.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.23-48.28%
Shoplifting113.20120.00%
Burglary62.34200.00%
Vehicle crime51.28400.00%
Other theft51.0766.67%
Drugs41.07300.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.36107.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.18100.00%
Public order51.2866.67%
Shoplifting51.07-28.57%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-66.67%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.16-48.15%
Shoplifting72.98-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.4920.00%
Other theft41.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.64-10.00%
Shoplifting135.7544.44%
Public order62.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28400.00%
Other theft51.07150.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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 offences3011.2987.50%
Shoplifting96.39125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-33.33%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.31-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.41-25.00%
Shoplifting41.28-20.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-71.43%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-80.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.13-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson86.39-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.70133.33%
Vehicle crime61.49500.00%
Shoplifting51.28-54.55%
Drugs51.07150.00%
Public order41.07-20.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.610.00%
Shoplifting113.200.00%
Burglary72.340.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202420
June 202416
May 202428
April 202415
March 202429
February 202414
January 202427
December 202330
November 202316
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Homestead Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Manor Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Thirlmere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Farne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Crawford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Plumpton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Denhale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Balne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Longfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1