MOORHOUSE AVENUE, WF2 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9QG

MOORHOUSE AVENUE, WF2 9QG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.85 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9QG, encompassing approximately 4825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF2 9QG 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

MOORHOUSE AVENUE, WF2 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.85-15.38%
Public order56.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0425.00%
Shoplifting41.04300.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Other crime30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-71.43%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.7134.48%
Anti-social behaviour78.08133.33%
Other theft51.4566.67%
Other crime51.04-37.50%
Public order41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.8333.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.403.57%
Other crime86.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Other theft30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.23-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson65.80500.00%
Other theft41.24-42.86%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Other crime40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.8350.00%
Public order30.62-57.14%
Shoplifting30.6250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.7114.71%
Public order78.08600.00%
Other theft71.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-25.00%
Drugs30.62-25.00%
Other crime30.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.64-22.73%
Other theft77.05250.00%
Drugs41.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.83300.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Other crime40.8333.33%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.4722.22%
Criminal damage and arson79.1275.00%
Other crime31.45-40.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Shoplifting20.41-60.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.8920.00%
Shoplifting57.4625.00%
Other crime51.04-28.57%
Other theft41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Public order30.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6250.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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 offences3012.64-23.08%
Other crime76.2275.00%
Public order51.45150.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.8577.27%
Criminal damage and arson48.08-20.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Other crime40.830.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.67-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.56-16.67%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Drugs20.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.970.00%
Drugs61.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202439
July 202429
June 202428
May 202439
April 202434
March 202444
February 202436
January 202430
December 202339
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 9QG 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. Salt Pie Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Mill Chase Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Henry Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Homestead Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Holly Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fryergate
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Lincoln Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Balne Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Plumpton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Longfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rufford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stratheden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elder Green
    Total1
    Other theft1