WESTERN AVENUE, WF8 2HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2HR

WESTERN AVENUE, WF8 2HR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2HR, encompassing approximately 4013 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 2HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6

WESTERN AVENUE, WF8 2HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.97-17.24%
Public order45.98100.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.97-3.33%
Other theft47.230.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.2226.32%
Anti-social behaviour45.98100.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.7218.75%
Burglary44.73-20.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.23-27.27%
Burglary53.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.2237.50%
Public order45.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.22-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson53.9925.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.2222.73%
Criminal damage and arson46.7333.33%
Other theft21.000.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.97120.00%
Vehicle crime35.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.24-60.00%
Public order32.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.7225.00%
Public order46.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.970.00%
Public order64.980.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
July 202430
June 202424
May 202419
April 202416
March 202422
February 202416
January 202427
December 202322
November 202310
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 9. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prail Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1