WF9 2YN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2YN

WF9 2YN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.74 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2YN 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 2YN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2YN, encompassing approximately 2507 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

WF9 2YN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Low Gate with total crimes: 6
  • Albany Place with total crimes: 4

WF9 2YN 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.79450.00%
Public order94.3980.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.590.00%
Shoplifting42.39-82.61%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.93-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences159.1715.38%
Anti-social behaviour65.98-14.29%
Public order52.3966.67%
Burglary21.99-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-71.43%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2827.1247.37%
Violence and sexual offences1311.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.79250.00%
Burglary72.79133.33%
Public order32.79-25.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.3458.33%
Violence and sexual offences137.58-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson45.18300.00%
Other theft41.60300.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Burglary31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.95162.50%
Shoplifting128.37-7.69%
Burglary44.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-57.14%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.95-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences85.18-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.19133.33%
Burglary52.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Public order31.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.9227.78%
Shoplifting179.1754.55%
Criminal damage and arson46.78-33.33%
Public order41.60-20.00%
Burglary31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-72.73%
Other crime31.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.93100.00%
Shoplifting117.1857.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.39175.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3950.00%
Public order52.3925.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.960.00%
Shoplifting73.59-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-42.86%
Public order41.60-20.00%
Other theft21.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Burglary10.80-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.5320.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.18-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.59-56.25%
Burglary62.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-57.14%
Public order52.39150.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1628.310.00%
Shoplifting156.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.580.00%
Burglary45.580.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202413
June 202413
May 202421
April 20248
March 202423
February 202418
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202316

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202423
July 202428
June 202419
May 202412
April 202413
March 202417
February 202411
January 20247
December 202318
November 202315

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Low Gate
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Albany Place
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Guinevere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Grange Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Witmore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. South Elmsall Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Edna Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heming'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Elmsall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Clover Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brookside Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Brookside Street
    Total1
    Other theft1