WF9 2FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2FW

WF9 2FW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2FW 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 2FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2FW, encompassing approximately 2791 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 2FW area, explore the WF9 2FW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF9 2FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • North Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Albany Place with total crimes: 4

WF9 2FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson48.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-20.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Robbery20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson67.5250.00%
Public order62.15-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.1525.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.5520.00%
Public order78.6016.67%
Shoplifting52.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Burglary31.43-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.48-9.09%
Burglary67.16100.00%
Public order62.1520.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.5422.22%
Public order57.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-42.86%
Burglary31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.4575.00%
Shoplifting42.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.12-21.74%
Shoplifting126.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.30-69.23%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-66.67%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.78-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.24333.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.6620.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Shoplifting31.07-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.07-60.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.8525.00%
Shoplifting88.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Public order51.7925.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Burglary11.07-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9733.33%
Burglary47.1633.33%
Public order41.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-55.56%
Shoplifting41.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.370.00%
Public order63.220.00%
Shoplifting52.150.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202424
June 202420
May 202422
April 202418
March 202418
February 202423
January 202425
December 202320
November 202315

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 202413
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. North Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Albany Place
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foxhunters Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Colliers Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Guinevere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Langthwaite Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Charles Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Beech Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Miners Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holly Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Colliers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clover Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1