WF9 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2HN

WF9 2HN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2HN, encompassing approximately 2488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 2HN 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
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 4

WF9 2HN 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.06-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson67.630.00%
Public order32.41-50.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.69-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson68.84200.00%
Public order62.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.2823.81%
Public order710.4516.67%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.880.00%
Burglary68.44200.00%
Public order62.4120.00%
Other theft32.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.80-75.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.4710.53%
Anti-social behaviour58.4425.00%
Public order52.0166.67%
Other crime42.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.8718.75%
Anti-social behaviour47.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61100.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.06-30.43%
Vehicle crime46.43100.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Burglary31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-75.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.29-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour89.24700.00%
Other theft33.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-60.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.7254.17%
Other theft614.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Vehicle crime52.410.00%
Drugs42.010.00%
Public order41.6133.33%
Other crime21.610.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0684.62%
Burglary39.64-40.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Other theft11.21-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.07-27.78%
Burglary55.22400.00%
Other theft52.01400.00%
Public order52.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.6712.50%
Public order67.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.430.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202426
June 202421
May 202421
April 202419
March 202416
February 202423
January 202437
December 202324
November 202313
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2HN 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. Wesley Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foxhunters Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Langthwaite Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Charles Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Beech Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Miners Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vickers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broadway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1