ASKHAM GROVE, WF9 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1LT

ASKHAM GROVE, WF9 1LT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.87 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1LT, encompassing approximately 1267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF9 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mclaren Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 3

ASKHAM GROVE, WF9 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.250.00%
Public order53.94150.00%
Other crime23.94100.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.148.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.250.00%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.20100.00%
Other theft29.47100.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.9950.00%
Vehicle crime34.730.00%
Drugs32.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Other theft11.58-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.4133.33%
Other theft33.16200.00%
Vehicle crime32.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Burglary11.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.37-33.33%
Drugs11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.20-45.45%
Burglary44.73100.00%
Vehicle crime33.160.00%
Public order22.37100.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.78175.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.68200.00%
Burglary22.37-60.00%
Other theft11.58-75.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.79-66.67%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary513.4166.67%
Other theft43.94300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.16-50.00%
Drugs33.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.5633.33%
Public order36.31200.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Vehicle crime22.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.20-45.45%
Vehicle crime44.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.160.00%
Bicycle theft12.370.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.14175.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.68-50.00%
Other theft22.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.730.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.370.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mclaren Avenue
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smeaton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Saxon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Dorman Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Malton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Wrangbrook Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marguerite Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 9. Barnsdale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. School Street
    Total1
    Burglary1