GALAHAD WAY, WF9 2WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2WG

GALAHAD WAY, WF9 2WG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.31 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2WG 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 2WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2WG, encompassing approximately 2714 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 2WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Low Gate with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Albany Place with total crimes: 4

GALAHAD WAY, WF9 2WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.315.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.580.00%
Public order52.58-28.57%
Other theft31.8450.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Shoplifting20.74-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.58-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.630.00%
Public order76.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.58-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.58-14.29%
Burglary32.21-57.14%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2526.1578.57%
Violence and sexual offences179.21-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.9540.00%
Burglary72.58133.33%
Public order32.58-57.14%
Drugs11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.73-31.03%
Shoplifting147.37180.00%
Public order75.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.58150.00%
Other theft51.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Burglary31.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.1538.10%
Public order710.6875.00%
Burglary52.5866.67%
Shoplifting51.84-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-77.78%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.73-16.00%
Shoplifting117.74-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour94.0550.00%
Public order43.3233.33%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Burglary31.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Other crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.890.00%
Shoplifting219.21425.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.74-62.50%
Burglary42.21300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Public order31.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-40.00%
Other crime21.11-50.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour169.21128.57%
Public order65.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Other crime41.840.00%
Shoplifting41.47-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.42-28.57%
Shoplifting115.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.05-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.580.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-25.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.4740.00%
Shoplifting117.7410.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-64.29%
Public order41.84100.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Burglary41.4733.33%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.530.00%
Shoplifting105.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.680.00%
Other theft43.680.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202314

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 202429
April 202421
March 202425
February 202425
January 202415
December 202321
November 202315

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 202416
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202418
July 202425
June 202414
May 20245
April 202411
March 202421
February 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Low Gate
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Albany Place
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Colliers Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Guinevere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Grange Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Witmore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. South Elmsall Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Miners Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Edna Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Elmsall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Moorhouse View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sunny Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colliers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clover Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Brookside Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Brookside Street
    Total1
    Other theft1