PLUMPTON STREET, WF2 9RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9RA

PLUMPTON STREET, WF2 9RA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9RA 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 9RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9RA, encompassing approximately 3630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

WF2 9RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Basford Street with total crimes: 5
  • Park Grove Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

PLUMPTON STREET, WF2 9RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.67-18.52%
Public order56.06-28.57%
Shoplifting51.38-54.55%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.8050.00%
Shoplifting117.44266.67%
Public order73.03133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.84-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour84.96100.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-66.67%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.8713.04%
Criminal damage and arson67.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-50.00%
Other theft41.10-20.00%
Public order31.10-50.00%
Shoplifting30.83-40.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.9815.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.34166.67%
Public order62.2050.00%
Other theft51.65-28.57%
Shoplifting51.38-58.33%
Drugs41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.53-37.50%
Shoplifting125.5171.43%
Other theft73.31250.00%
Robbery41.93100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.70128.57%
Shoplifting78.81133.33%
Public order31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.64-26.32%
Other theft43.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Shoplifting30.83200.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Public order10.55-83.33%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.22-20.83%
Public order65.23200.00%
Other theft61.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.7741.18%
Shoplifting96.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.92-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson64.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6533.33%
Other theft31.10-50.00%
Public order20.83-80.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.2122.73%
Criminal damage and arson107.44100.00%
Public order102.7566.67%
Shoplifting92.75125.00%
Other theft62.4820.00%
Drugs41.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 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 offences2216.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.060.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202418
June 202426
May 202423
April 202420
March 202432
February 202414
January 202419
December 202324
November 202317
October 202327
September 202322

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 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
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Basford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Park Grove Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    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. Barrass Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mill Chase Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Henry Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Plumpton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Mayfair Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lawefield Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1