WEST AVENUE, WF9 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2DN

WEST AVENUE, WF9 2DN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.07 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2DN 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 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2DN, encompassing approximately 1302 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 2DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bailey Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Upper Ash Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Heming'S Way with total crimes: 1

WEST AVENUE, WF9 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.91300.00%
Vehicle crime23.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-75.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Burglary32.300.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-66.67%
Public order10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.68-14.29%
Other theft24.610.00%
Burglary21.54-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.820.00%
Burglary55.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.84100.00%
Other crime23.070.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences710.7575.00%
Burglary35.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.30100.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.5233.33%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Public order32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.61-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%
Burglary10.77-75.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.29-20.00%
Burglary46.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-33.33%
Robbery11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In November 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 offences1013.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.68200.00%
Other theft32.300.00%
Burglary12.30-66.67%
Drugs10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.21-14.29%
Burglary34.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.370.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 2DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bailey Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Upper Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heming'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Almond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1