DRAWBRIDGE AVENUE, WF8 2YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2YP

DRAWBRIDGE AVENUE, WF8 2YP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2YP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2YP, encompassing approximately 2678 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Bexhill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Coleman Street with total crimes: 3

DRAWBRIDGE AVENUE, WF8 2YP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.97-7.69%
Other theft34.4850.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.09116.67%
Other theft24.850.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.99-40.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3542.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.73-46.15%
Drugs12.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0944.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.850.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 offences94.4828.57%
Other theft23.36100.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.73-22.22%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences94.11-25.00%
Public order23.36100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.48150.00%
Burglary11.870.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.96-20.00%
Other theft52.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Public order41.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.73200.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bexhill Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coleman Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Heather Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Conqueror Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1