WF9 2FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2FX

WF9 2FX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2FX 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 2FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2FX, encompassing approximately 2433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 2FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Albany Place with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhunters Way with total crimes: 3

WF9 2FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.81-50.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Robbery20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-75.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.435.56%
Criminal damage and arson67.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.470.00%
Public order31.64-25.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.155.88%
Public order47.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.64300.00%
Burglary21.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.20-26.09%
Burglary66.98100.00%
Public order62.4750.00%
Other theft52.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.3864.29%
Public order49.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-20.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.157.69%
Anti-social behaviour55.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.09-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.34-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.49-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour108.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.11200.00%
Other theft32.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-60.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.2083.33%
Vehicle crime59.04400.00%
Drugs32.050.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.22-14.29%
Burglary34.93200.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.750.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 202418
June 202417
May 202423
April 202414
March 202413
February 202420
January 202422
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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