WF9 2HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2HL

WF9 2HL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.96 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2HL 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 2HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2HL, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WF9 2HL 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 2HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.969.52%
Criminal damage and arson58.600.00%
Public order31.87-62.50%
Robbery21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.45-25.00%
Public order87.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.99150.00%
Burglary41.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.8233.33%
Public order810.4760.00%
Shoplifting82.99166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.37-85.71%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.46-12.50%
Burglary77.86250.00%
Public order52.620.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.7120.00%
Public order58.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Other crime41.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.46-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour67.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Shoplifting41.50-66.67%
Other theft31.500.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.82-12.00%
Shoplifting128.23300.00%
Vehicle crime44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-72.73%
Other theft31.120.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.70-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour119.35120.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.11-28.57%
Public order51.87-16.67%
Other theft31.87-57.14%
Shoplifting31.12-62.50%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.6746.15%
Shoplifting814.21100.00%
Other theft72.99600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.62600.00%
Public order62.62100.00%
Vehicle crime52.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87-28.57%
Burglary21.87-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.8385.71%
Anti-social behaviour79.73-30.00%
Shoplifting42.62-20.00%
Burglary31.50-25.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Other theft11.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.240.00%
Public order63.740.00%
Shoplifting52.240.00%
Burglary41.870.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202428
June 202421
May 202424
April 202420
March 202422
February 202425
January 202438
December 202326
November 202314

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236

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 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20245
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 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 2HL 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. Wesley Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foxhunters Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Langthwaite Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Charles Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Beech Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Miners Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vickers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    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. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1