WF9 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2LP

WF9 2LP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.46 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2LP, encompassing approximately 1949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Miners Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Broadway with total crimes: 3

WF9 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.21400.00%
Public order32.56200.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.80-5.88%
Vehicle crime38.210.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.39-5.56%
Public order58.72400.00%
Burglary42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-66.67%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour69.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.82133.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.18200.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.21-40.00%
Drugs23.08100.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.80-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour35.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-50.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Drugs10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.5410.00%
Vehicle crime411.280.00%
Drugs42.050.00%
Other theft42.05100.00%
Burglary22.05-33.33%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.39100.00%
Burglary310.26-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.87-9.09%
Burglary55.13400.00%
Public order42.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8057.14%
Public order55.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.670.00%
Public order13.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202416
June 202417
May 202418
April 202414
March 20246
February 202410
January 202422
December 202320
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

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
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Miners Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Broadway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Central Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charles Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springfield Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakdale Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Oak Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mallard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keenan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Vickers Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lime Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Beech Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. North Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1