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

Overview of Crime in WF9 1DL

WEST AVENUE, WF9 1DL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.32 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 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.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rose Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 3
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 2

WEST AVENUE, WF9 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.32166.67%
Vehicle crime35.33200.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.99-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

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 offences57.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rose Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Victoria Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. First Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rose Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Daisy Fold
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bluebell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. New Lane Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Waulkmill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1