VALESTONE AVENUE, WF9 4JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4JQ

VALESTONE AVENUE, WF9 4JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.75 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4JQ, encompassing approximately 2299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 14
  • Springstone Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Bullenshaw Road with total crimes: 5

VALESTONE AVENUE, WF9 4JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.7526.67%
Anti-social behaviour138.26225.00%
Other crime35.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Robbery21.30100.00%
Public order20.87-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.43-90.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.7015.38%
Shoplifting106.52-44.44%
Public order74.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Burglary11.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.05125.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.83-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.65-38.46%
Public order53.480.00%
Burglary22.17-77.78%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.537.14%
Anti-social behaviour136.52-31.58%
Burglary95.65-25.00%
Shoplifting83.91100.00%
Public order53.48-28.57%
Other theft42.1733.33%
Other crime21.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1930.44280.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.26100.00%
Burglary126.09500.00%
Public order75.2275.00%
Shoplifting43.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0425.00%
Public order42.17300.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.61-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-33.33%
Shoplifting41.74-50.00%
Other crime31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Public order11.30-83.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.3129.41%
Shoplifting89.57-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-14.29%
Public order62.61-33.33%
Other theft32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-66.67%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1827.405.88%
Violence and sexual offences177.83-37.04%
Public order97.39125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.91-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.0420.00%
Other theft32.61200.00%
Burglary11.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.6268.75%
Shoplifting1711.7454.55%
Anti-social behaviour127.3971.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.22-28.57%
Burglary42.17100.00%
Public order41.74-55.56%
Drugs21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.0977.78%
Shoplifting116.9657.14%
Public order94.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.04-30.00%
Vehicle crime43.04100.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Burglary20.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.5742.86%
Violence and sexual offences94.3528.57%
Shoplifting73.9140.00%
Public order63.04100.00%
Burglary52.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.040.00%
Shoplifting52.610.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202415
May 202413
April 202415
March 202414
February 20247
January 20247
December 202322
November 202317
October 202327
September 202316
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 202413
March 202419
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 202410
May 202418
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 202318
October 202317
September 202311
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Springstone Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Bullenshaw Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baylee Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lilley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pear Tree Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. East Dale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lotherton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leybrook Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King Edward Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. The Haverlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grove Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Grove Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Marshlea Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1