ASHWOOD GREEN, WF4 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2BQ

ASHWOOD GREEN, WF4 2BQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2BQ, encompassing approximately 1102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF4 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 2

ASHWOOD GREEN, WF4 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.9636.36%
Public order313.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-60.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.4922.22%
Anti-social behaviour59.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.54150.00%
Public order24.540.00%
Burglary11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.5112.50%
Public order28.16-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-50.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.49-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour67.26100.00%
Public order55.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.540.00%
Burglary23.63100.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.51125.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.160.00%
Shoplifting22.720.00%
Theft from the person11.810.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Other crime22.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.070.00%
Vehicle crime15.44-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.98-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson25.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7010.00%
Vehicle crime39.9850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Other crime21.81-50.00%
Shoplifting11.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.330.00%
Other crime49.07300.00%
Public order23.630.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.42-16.67%
Burglary29.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.860.00%
Public order510.880.00%
Drugs14.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
August 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 202310
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Beachill Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henry Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oak Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brier Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1