WALNUT STREET, WF9 2EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2EY

WALNUT STREET, WF9 2EY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.58 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2EY 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 2EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2EY, encompassing approximately 2388 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF9 2EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Albany Street with total crimes: 4
  • Miners Mews with total crimes: 4

WALNUT STREET, WF9 2EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5811.11%
Criminal damage and arson68.37200.00%
Public order52.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.53300.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.56-21.05%
Burglary56.28150.00%
Public order42.0933.33%
Other theft21.670.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4026.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.9525.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Burglary20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.8136.36%
Anti-social behaviour46.2833.33%
Burglary41.67100.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.63-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour34.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.77300.00%
Other theft31.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-60.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.6768.75%
Vehicle crime511.300.00%
Other theft52.090.00%
Drugs32.090.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7945.45%
Anti-social behaviour26.70-50.00%
Burglary20.84-66.67%
Public order10.84-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.56-35.29%
Burglary64.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Public order31.67-40.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4030.77%
Public order57.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.210.00%
Public order25.440.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202418
June 202415
May 202419
April 202415
March 202411
February 202418
January 202427
December 202316
November 202311
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Albany Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Miners Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Central Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albany Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Charles Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springfield Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Walnut Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Foxhunters Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mallard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keenan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Vickers Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lime Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Beech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. North Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colliers Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Albany Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1