WEST AVENUE, WF9 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1DL

WEST AVENUE, WF9 1DL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1DL, encompassing approximately 1501 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 1DL area, explore the WF9 1DL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF9 1DL area, visit the WF9 1DL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 5
  • Rowlands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rose Grove with total crimes: 2

WEST AVENUE, WF9 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In June 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 offences813.32-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour65.33-33.33%
Burglary24.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.6583.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.32-25.00%
Other theft25.99100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.9871.43%
Violence and sexual offences67.9920.00%
Vehicle crime24.000.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.6540.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.99166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.33400.00%
Vehicle crime23.33-50.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-70.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6542.86%
Burglary46.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.66100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.6516.67%
Burglary34.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Other theft22.00-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.9920.00%
Other theft44.000.00%
Public order32.66200.00%
Theft from the person22.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.33-33.33%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-40.00%
Other theft12.00-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.300.00%
Burglary59.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.330.00%
Public order43.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Drugs22.660.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235
August 20233
July 202314

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231
July 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
August 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 1DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rowlands Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rose Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Badsworth View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rose Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Penarth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Common Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchid Crest
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. New Lane Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waulkmill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Pennine View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Field Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1