VICKERS AVENUE, WF9 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2LW

VICKERS AVENUE, WF9 2LW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2LW, encompassing approximately 1815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhunters Way with total crimes: 3
  • Charles Close with total crimes: 2

VICKERS AVENUE, WF9 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.61-40.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Other theft11.100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.6216.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.71400.00%
Public order32.75200.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.46-7.69%
Vehicle crime36.610.00%
Theft from the person11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.67-13.33%
Burglary47.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-66.67%
Public order21.10100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.2287.50%
Anti-social behaviour68.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.41200.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.06-55.56%
Drugs22.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.67-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour34.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft21.10-50.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Drugs10.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.270.00%
Drugs49.360.00%
Other theft42.20100.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.7770.00%
Burglary29.36-60.00%
Other theft21.10-60.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%

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 offences1017.620.00%
Burglary55.51400.00%
Other theft52.7566.67%
Public order42.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2242.86%
Public order55.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75200.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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 offences77.160.00%
Public order13.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 202417
December 202317
November 202310
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 2 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

A total of 8 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
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. North Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Foxhunters Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Charles Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Beech Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Kestrel Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vickers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Oakdale Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holly Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1