WF9 2RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2RH

WF9 2RH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.12 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2RH 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 2RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2RH, encompassing approximately 142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 2RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A638 with total crimes: 4
  • Highlands Way with total crimes: 2
  • Doncaster Road with total crimes: 2

WF9 2RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime556.12400.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.080.00%
Drugs17.020.00%
Other theft17.020.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs128.060.00%
Other theft17.020.00%
Vehicle crime17.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.020.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery17.020.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime221.050.00%
Other theft114.030.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime228.06-33.33%
Burglary114.030.00%
Other theft17.020.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime335.080.00%
Burglary121.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.020.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft121.050.00%
Shoplifting17.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.020.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime442.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.060.00%
Other theft17.020.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime221.050.00%
Other theft114.03-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft556.12400.00%
Burglary135.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.020.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime328.06200.00%
Other theft121.050.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime17.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. A638
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Highlands Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Doncaster Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1