ANDERSON STREET, WF2 9QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9QT

ANDERSON STREET, WF2 9QT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9QT 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 9QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9QT, encompassing approximately 3436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WF2 9QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

ANDERSON STREET, WF2 9QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.91-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour89.02166.67%
Other crime72.3316.67%
Public order52.0425.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Other theft20.87-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

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 offences3519.7912.90%
Other crime610.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75200.00%
Other theft51.750.00%
Public order41.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-40.00%
Drugs30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting30.87-40.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.79-24.39%
Public order69.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75150.00%
Other theft51.45-37.50%
Shoplifting51.45-58.33%
Drugs41.45100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Other crime31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.99-4.65%
Shoplifting1211.9371.43%
Other theft83.49166.67%
Public order52.33150.00%
Other crime41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.8210.26%
Shoplifting712.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.040.00%
Other crime31.75-50.00%
Other theft30.87-25.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-66.67%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.9525.81%
Anti-social behaviour611.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75-14.29%
Other crime61.7520.00%
Other theft41.75-33.33%
Drugs41.1633.33%
Shoplifting31.16200.00%
Public order20.87-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 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 offences3119.79-16.22%
Criminal damage and arson79.02-12.50%
Public order62.04100.00%
Other theft61.75500.00%
Other crime51.750.00%
Drugs31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.9523.33%
Shoplifting910.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6260.00%
Other crime52.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.39-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson58.73-54.55%
Other theft21.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order20.58-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.41-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson119.3157.14%
Shoplifting93.20125.00%
Public order72.62-22.22%
Other theft52.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Drugs30.87-40.00%
Other crime20.87-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In September 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 offences4226.1916.67%
Public order912.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.04100.00%
Other crime51.75-16.67%
Drugs51.4566.67%
Shoplifting41.45-63.64%
Other theft41.16-42.86%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.44-32.08%
Shoplifting1110.481000.00%
Public order93.20-10.00%
Other theft72.62-12.50%
Other crime62.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-70.00%
Drugs30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5328.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour1015.420.00%
Public order102.910.00%
Other theft82.910.00%
Other crime52.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202435
May 202431
April 202441
March 202443
February 202439
January 202431
December 202337
November 202330
October 202332
September 202342
August 202336
July 202353

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20239
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
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 20246
January 20245
December 20235
October 20232
September 20235
August 20236
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
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 20237
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20239
October 20239
September 20234
August 202311
July 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime7
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. A638
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brighton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Colinsway
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clayton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lawefield Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Grange Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Basford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Phoenix Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Henry Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elder Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Markham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1