PALMERS AVENUE, WF9 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2JG

PALMERS AVENUE, WF9 2JG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.33 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2JG 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 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2JG, encompassing approximately 1846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Low Gate with total crimes: 5
  • Eric Street with total crimes: 3

PALMERS AVENUE, WF9 2JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-71.43%
Public order11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-85.71%
Other crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.50600.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.58600.00%
Burglary73.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-77.78%
Drugs11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.46-50.00%
Public order44.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Other theft31.6350.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.71100.00%
Public order39.7550.00%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Shoplifting21.08-33.33%
Other crime11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.88400.00%
Shoplifting32.7150.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.000.00%
Burglary26.500.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5033.33%
Public order42.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.6733.33%
Shoplifting32.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.08133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson811.38700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.33-50.00%
Shoplifting33.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.38140.00%
Shoplifting46.5033.33%
Vehicle crime32.1750.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.670.00%
Shoplifting32.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20249
May 202418
April 20249
March 202412
February 202412
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202414
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Grange Avenue
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Low Gate
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Eric Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caddon Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poplar Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Priory Estate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunny Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hebble Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rother Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Meadow Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1