PARKER AVENUE, WF8 2FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2FQ

PARKER AVENUE, WF8 2FQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2FQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2FQ, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Dandy Mill Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ramsden Crescent with total crimes: 2

PARKER AVENUE, WF8 2FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences85.78-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4318.18%
Other theft35.3750.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.540.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.13-36.36%
Possession of weapons12.890.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0257.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.54-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.890.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6133.33%
Public order24.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7850.00%
Other theft23.72100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences63.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.37-30.77%
Public order33.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5062.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.37200.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.670.00%
Public order43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
October 20236
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Dandy Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ramsden Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Coleman Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Heather Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Conqueror Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1