LAITHES CLOSE, WF2 9TN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 9TN

LAITHES CLOSE, WF2 9TN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This WF2 9TN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 9TN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 9TN, encompassing approximately 1898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 9TN Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Clair Green with total crimes: 5
  • Harrap Street with total crimes: 3
  • Tyrrell Court with total crimes: 3

LAITHES CLOSE, WF2 9TN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.17100.00%
Public order45.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-50.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-20.00%
Public order32.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.690.00%
Public order42.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.37-36.36%
Burglary23.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.59266.67%
Public order45.790.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.11-75.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.59500.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.32300.00%
Public order22.11-50.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.3233.33%
Drugs22.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.79-25.00%
Public order33.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Public order11.05-75.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0662.50%
Public order46.850.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.01-11.11%
Vehicle crime54.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Burglary11.58-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.480.00%
Burglary24.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 202313
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. St Clair Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Harrap Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tyrrell Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Heddle Rise
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Oakes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charles Cotton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wellington Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Laithes Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Laithes Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1