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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2YP

DRAWBRIDGE AVENUE, WF8 2YP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2YP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Smyth Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Drive with total crimes: 2

DRAWBRIDGE AVENUE, WF8 2YP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2316.67%
Other crime32.610.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 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 offences63.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 offences94.110.00%
Public order23.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1