WESTGATE END, WF2 9RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9RL

WESTGATE END, WF2 9RL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.15 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9RL, encompassing approximately 3305 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF2 9RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Wakefield Westgate (Station) with total crimes: 5

WESTGATE END, WF2 9RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.1521.05%
Shoplifting116.96266.67%
Public order63.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-60.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.12-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.75150.00%
Public order53.0225.00%
Other theft31.51-50.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Drugs20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.3620.00%
Other theft69.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-55.56%
Public order41.21-33.33%
Drugs31.210.00%
Shoplifting30.91-40.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.45-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour97.56125.00%
Public order62.7220.00%
Other theft51.81-28.57%
Shoplifting51.51-58.33%
Drugs31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.78-21.21%
Shoplifting127.8671.43%
Other theft73.6340.00%
Robbery62.12200.00%
Public order51.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5133.33%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.5773.68%
Shoplifting79.98133.33%
Other theft52.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.61-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour55.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-16.67%
Other theft41.51-33.33%
Drugs31.210.00%
Shoplifting30.91200.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Public order20.60-66.67%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.75-3.57%
Public order68.17200.00%
Other theft61.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81100.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.547.69%
Shoplifting98.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7233.33%
Vehicle crime32.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.73-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour67.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-50.00%
Public order41.81-60.00%
Other theft31.21-50.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.38140.00%
Public order103.6325.00%
Shoplifting93.02125.00%
Other theft62.7220.00%
Drugs51.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.51-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.080.00%
Public order89.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.420.00%
Other theft52.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.510.00%
Drugs51.510.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202419
June 202430
May 202425
April 202426
March 202433
February 202419
January 202427
December 202328
November 202326
October 202331
September 202331

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westgate End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Park Grove Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Plumpton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Victoria Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Moorhouse Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Markham Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Salt Pie Alley
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Quebec Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1