WF2 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9PW

WF2 9PW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9PW, encompassing approximately 5377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 9PW 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

WF2 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.7110.34%
Other theft55.95150.00%
Public order50.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-28.57%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.787.41%
Criminal damage and arson75.39133.33%
Public order51.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-20.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.48-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour55.0225.00%
Other theft40.93-20.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Public order10.19-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.57241.67%
Vehicle crime67.62200.00%
Other theft51.120.00%
Public order50.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7433.33%
Drugs20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.32-50.00%
Drugs52.23400.00%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.2326.32%
Anti-social behaviour94.4680.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6760.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.81-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson53.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Other theft30.74-50.00%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.780.00%
Public order74.46600.00%
Other theft61.30100.00%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74300.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5650.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.8150.00%
Shoplifting44.460.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.32-27.27%
Other theft42.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.7433.33%
Drugs20.74-60.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.11-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.09200.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Drugs50.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-62.50%
Other theft30.56-57.14%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Other crime20.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.320.00%
Other theft71.490.00%
Public order71.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202429
June 202427
May 202441
April 202412
March 202424
February 202419
January 202424
December 202324
November 202316
October 202322
September 202334

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 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

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 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 9PW 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. Thirlmere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Farne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crawford Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Borrowdale Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Derwent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Eastwood Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Denhale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Balne Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Longfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Fryergate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Flanshaw Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Rydal Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wasdale Crescent
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Gibson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sycamore Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1