BEECH STREET, WF9 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2LY

BEECH STREET, WF9 2LY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.11 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2LY, encompassing approximately 1417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 2LY 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

BEECH STREET, WF9 2LY 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 offences1214.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.46-25.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 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 offences1218.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.460.00%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Public order22.12100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.29-9.09%
Vehicle crime37.050.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.81-15.38%
Burglary47.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-66.67%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.52116.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.23100.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Public order10.710.00%

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 offences47.05-42.86%
Drugs22.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.11-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour34.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-33.33%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other theft21.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Drugs10.71-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.986.67%
Drugs411.290.00%
Other theft42.82100.00%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.2266.67%
Burglary210.58-60.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Public order21.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.75-10.00%
Burglary56.35400.00%
Public order43.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.12100.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-66.67%

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 offences1015.5242.86%
Public order57.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.53200.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 offences78.460.00%
Public order14.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202410
June 202411
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202416
December 202315
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 2LY 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