WF9 2GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2GJ

WF9 2GJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.31 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2GJ 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 2GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2GJ, encompassing approximately 3002 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF9 2GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Albany Street with total crimes: 4

WF9 2GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.31-23.33%
Public order77.66-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.3320.00%
Burglary62.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0025.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.9811.11%
Public order89.9914.29%
Shoplifting82.66166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6733.33%
Burglary31.33-57.14%
Other crime21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.988.00%
Burglary78.99133.33%
Public order72.3340.00%
Other theft62.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.3219.05%
Public order58.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Other crime41.33300.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.32-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour66.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0033.33%
Public order41.33100.00%
Shoplifting41.33-66.67%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.98-23.33%
Shoplifting127.66300.00%
Vehicle crime44.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-69.23%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-57.14%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Drugs21.00-33.33%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.98-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour139.99116.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.33-22.22%
Public order52.33-28.57%
Other theft31.67-25.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Shoplifting31.00-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.9754.17%
Criminal damage and arson912.32800.00%
Shoplifting83.00100.00%
Public order72.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Vehicle crime42.00100.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Burglary11.00-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2415.9833.33%
Public order77.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-33.33%
Shoplifting42.00-20.00%
Burglary31.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1818.65-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour95.9928.57%
Public order73.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3325.00%
Shoplifting51.67-44.44%
Other theft41.67100.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.6515.00%
Shoplifting97.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.00133.33%
Public order52.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other crime31.0050.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.320.00%
Shoplifting76.660.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202430
June 202427
May 202425
April 202421
March 202423
February 202430
January 202437
December 202324
November 202318
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

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
September 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Albany Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Miners Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Central Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albany Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Eric Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    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. Poplar Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dearne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Clifford Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oak Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Beech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. North Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colliers Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Albany Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Valley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Meadow Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. The Meadows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Allott Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1