CHAPEL LANE, WF9 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2SW

CHAPEL LANE, WF9 2SW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.00 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2SW, encompassing approximately 1882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Low Gate with total crimes: 7
  • Priory Estate with total crimes: 4
  • South Elmsall with total crimes: 4

CHAPEL LANE, WF9 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7220.00%
Shoplifting63.19200.00%
Burglary53.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-40.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.44-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Shoplifting22.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2255.56%
Burglary47.44-20.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.88-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.78500.00%
Burglary53.1925.00%
Other crime22.660.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6942.86%
Burglary45.31300.00%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 offences712.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7250.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%

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 offences45.84-50.00%
Shoplifting32.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Burglary11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.41-20.00%
Shoplifting64.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.19-37.50%
Burglary42.66300.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2842.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.31700.00%
Other theft34.25200.00%
Shoplifting21.59-50.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.500.00%
Shoplifting43.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44-30.00%
Shoplifting33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6342.86%
Shoplifting35.310.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other theft21.06-60.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.690.00%
Other theft53.720.00%
Public order42.660.00%
Shoplifting32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
March 20241
February 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Low Gate
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Priory Estate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. South Elmsall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lincoln Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Upper Ash Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mallard Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Northcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. South Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Valley View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. South Elmsall (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Palmer'S Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total1
    Burglary1