WF2 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9QU

WF2 9QU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.67 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9QU, encompassing approximately 3565 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 9QU area, explore the WF2 9QU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF2 9QU area, visit the WF2 9QU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF2 9QU 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
  • Park Grove Road with total crimes: 4

WF2 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.67-9.09%
Public order68.41-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.6850.00%
Shoplifting51.68-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-60.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.600.00%
Shoplifting119.26266.67%
Other crime83.0914.29%
Public order72.2440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.96-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.40100.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.35-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour89.26166.67%
Other crime72.2416.67%
Public order51.9625.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-66.67%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.7518.75%
Other crime610.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68200.00%
Other theft51.680.00%
Public order41.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Drugs30.84-25.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Shoplifting30.84-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.35-21.95%
Public order68.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.68150.00%
Other theft51.40-44.44%
Shoplifting51.40-58.33%
Drugs41.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1233.33%
Other crime31.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 offences4123.00-6.82%
Shoplifting1211.5071.43%
Other theft93.37200.00%
Public order52.52400.00%
Drugs41.40300.00%
Other crime41.1233.33%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.0312.82%
Shoplifting712.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.960.00%
Other crime31.68-50.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-66.67%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

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 offences3920.1918.18%
Anti-social behaviour610.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-14.29%
Other crime61.6820.00%
Drugs41.6833.33%
Public order31.12-40.00%
Other theft30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.35-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson79.26-12.50%
Other theft61.96500.00%
Other crime51.680.00%
Public order51.4066.67%
Drugs31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.3228.12%
Shoplifting911.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5260.00%
Other crime52.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.97-54.55%
Other theft21.40-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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 offences3222.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.970.00%
Shoplifting93.090.00%
Public order72.520.00%
Other theft51.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Drugs41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
July 202433
June 202438
May 202432
April 202441
March 202444
February 202439
January 202433
December 202341
November 202332
October 202332

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20239
October 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 9QU 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. Park Grove Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Salt Pie Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barrass Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mill Chase Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Henry Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Mayfair Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Field Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Soho Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Beckley Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Elder Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Elder Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lawefield Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1