MARTON AVENUE, WF9 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4EZ

MARTON AVENUE, WF9 4EZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4EZ, encompassing approximately 2833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF9 4EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Close with total crimes: 9
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • West Street with total crimes: 2

MARTON AVENUE, WF9 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.35-35.00%
Shoplifting94.59-35.71%
Other crime53.1825.00%
Public order31.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In July 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 offences2020.1225.00%
Shoplifting147.06600.00%
Public order74.9475.00%
Other crime42.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.35-15.79%
Public order45.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.410.00%
Burglary31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Shoplifting20.71-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.5346.15%
Shoplifting96.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.18-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.4133.33%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Other crime21.06-33.33%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.88-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour94.5950.00%
Shoplifting63.18200.00%
Public order42.12-42.86%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Burglary21.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1823.08%
Public order75.65600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.47200.00%
Burglary42.1233.33%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.88-7.14%
Shoplifting34.5950.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime44.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Shoplifting21.06-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Public order20.71-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.3527.27%
Shoplifting79.8875.00%
Public order62.4720.00%
Other theft42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.1257.14%
Public order57.76150.00%
Shoplifting41.76-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.940.00%
Burglary52.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Public order21.41-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.590.00%
Shoplifting106.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.530.00%
Public order52.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202420
June 202416
May 202419
April 202413
March 202416
February 202413
January 202414
December 202328
November 202322
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202414
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 4EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hall Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. West Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gargrave Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Highfield Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marsden Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Newton Grange
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Grange View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lacy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Craven Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ferndale Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1