MORTON PARADE, WF2 9RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9RD

MORTON PARADE, WF2 9RD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.25 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9RD 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 9RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9RD, encompassing approximately 3225 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WF2 9RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 12
  • Basford Street with total crimes: 5

MORTON PARADE, WF2 9RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.2527.27%
Criminal damage and arson613.0250.00%
Public order51.86-16.67%
Shoplifting51.55-54.55%
Drugs41.5533.33%
Bicycle theft31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Other crime20.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences3324.183.12%
Shoplifting1110.23266.67%
Other crime83.4114.29%
Public order62.48-25.00%
Theft from the person51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-66.67%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.63-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour99.92200.00%
Public order82.7933.33%
Other crime72.4816.67%
Robbery32.17200.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-66.67%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.1113.89%
Other crime612.71100.00%
Drugs61.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86100.00%
Public order61.86-33.33%
Other theft51.86-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Shoplifting30.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.87-12.20%
Public order911.1628.57%
Other theft62.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.8666.67%
Shoplifting51.55-58.33%
Drugs41.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Other crime30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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 offences4125.42-4.65%
Shoplifting1212.7171.43%
Other theft73.720.00%
Public order72.1775.00%
Other crime42.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.97-12.24%
Other theft713.3375.00%
Shoplifting72.17133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.170.00%
Public order41.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Other crime41.24-33.33%
Robbery31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4925.7322.50%
Anti-social behaviour615.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86-25.00%
Other crime61.86-14.29%
Other theft41.86-33.33%
Drugs41.2433.33%
Public order31.24-57.14%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.73-6.98%
Criminal damage and arson812.400.00%
Public order72.4816.67%
Other crime72.1740.00%
Other theft62.17500.00%
Drugs31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.62-77.78%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.0438.71%
Shoplifting913.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7960.00%
Public order62.4850.00%
Other crime51.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.81-20.51%
Criminal damage and arson59.61-58.33%
Public order41.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-25.00%
Other theft20.93-60.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.090.00%
Shoplifting93.720.00%
Public order82.790.00%
Drugs62.480.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202433
July 202432
June 202441
May 202436
April 202441
March 202443
February 202449
January 202440
December 202343
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 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 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 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 20242
December 20239
October 20239

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Mulberry Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Basford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Park Grove Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. Salt Pie Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Plumpton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Mayfair Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Field Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Soho Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lawefield Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1