WEST STREET, WF9 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2DW

WEST STREET, WF9 2DW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2DW, encompassing approximately 1432 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strathmore Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Stadium Way with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 1

WEST STREET, WF9 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences46.98300.00%
Vehicle crime22.79100.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.17100.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-75.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

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 offences66.98-14.29%
Other theft24.190.00%
Burglary21.40-60.00%

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 offences712.570.00%
Burglary54.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.49100.00%
Other crime22.790.00%

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 offences79.7875.00%
Burglary34.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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 offences410.4733.33%
Vehicle crime32.790.00%
Public order32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

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 offences34.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.87-10.00%
Burglary46.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Robbery11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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 offences1013.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.98200.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%

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 offences69.78-14.29%
Burglary34.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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 offences77.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.890.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Strathmore Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stadium Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lincoln Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Upper Ash Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Northcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highclere Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Priory Estate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1