WESTFIELD LANE, WF9 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2FF

WESTFIELD LANE, WF9 2FF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2FF 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 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2FF, encompassing approximately 1374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 2FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Mount with total crimes: 2
  • Charles Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hood Street with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD LANE, WF9 2FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences68.00-14.29%
Vehicle crime34.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.64-41.67%
Burglary45.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-66.67%
Other crime11.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.27140.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5525.00%
Burglary23.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.270.00%
Drugs22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In February 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 offences48.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime37.270.00%
Drugs32.180.00%
Other theft32.1850.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.73200.00%
Burglary210.91-60.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order21.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary516.00400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.64-28.57%
Public order33.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.09133.33%
Public order55.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.82-40.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In August 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 offences56.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.090.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 202315
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Springfield Mount
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Charles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Keenan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakdale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chestnut Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Foxhunters Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1