THE ROWICK, WF2 9SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9SY

THE ROWICK, WF2 9SY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.55 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9SY 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 9SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9SY, encompassing approximately 4150 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 9SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Homestead Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Fernleigh Court with total crimes: 6

THE ROWICK, WF2 9SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.5562.50%
Criminal damage and arson89.4014.29%
Public order61.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-44.44%
Other theft51.200.00%
Drugs41.20100.00%
Burglary40.96-20.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.7828.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.1740.00%
Burglary51.69150.00%
Other theft51.20-28.57%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-75.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.18-39.39%
Shoplifting84.8214.29%
Other theft71.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2025.00%
Public order41.20-50.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour107.95233.33%
Public order82.41300.00%
Shoplifting71.93-36.36%
Other theft61.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Drugs40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime40.96-42.86%
Other crime20.960.00%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Robbery10.48-85.71%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.14-46.15%
Shoplifting115.06120.00%
Robbery72.65250.00%
Vehicle crime71.690.00%
Burglary61.69200.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-66.67%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Public order20.72-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.48129.41%
Public order109.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.41-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.1780.00%
Other theft52.17-28.57%
Shoplifting51.20-28.57%
Robbery21.200.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.70-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour144.1055.56%
Other theft73.370.00%
Shoplifting71.69-46.15%
Public order61.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Drugs31.2050.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.31-13.33%
Shoplifting136.2644.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.1380.00%
Public order82.17700.00%
Other theft71.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.1836.36%
Shoplifting97.23125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-28.57%
Other theft31.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.46-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.30-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.93-22.22%
Other theft51.6925.00%
Public order51.20-37.50%
Shoplifting41.20-20.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.4312.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.17-50.00%
Public order82.1714.29%
Shoplifting51.93-54.55%
Drugs51.20-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.2066.67%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.230.00%
Shoplifting114.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.650.00%
Public order71.930.00%
Drugs71.690.00%
Burglary61.690.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202424
June 202420
May 202433
April 202421
March 202439
February 202417
January 202426
December 202330
November 202322
October 202335
September 202330

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20249
February 202414
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Homestead Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Fernleigh Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Moorhouse Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Manor Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Farne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Westgate End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Grove Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Langdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Plumpton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Denhale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Alverthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1