MOUNT AVENUE, WF9 4QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4QE

MOUNT AVENUE, WF9 4QE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.64 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4QE 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 4QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4QE, encompassing approximately 2102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

WF9 4QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Hall Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rill Court with total crimes: 3

MOUNT AVENUE, WF9 4QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.6488.89%
Other theft48.080.00%
Shoplifting41.90-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Other crime10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.27-52.63%
Shoplifting94.28-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.28-55.56%
Public order41.90-20.00%
Other crime31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.48171.43%
Shoplifting149.03180.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.66200.00%
Public order54.2866.67%
Vehicle crime42.3833.33%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.36-46.15%
Shoplifting53.33-66.67%
Public order32.3850.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.45114.29%
Violence and sexual offences137.1318.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.85-25.00%
Public order21.43-75.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1223.30-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.71-47.62%
Public order85.2333.33%
Shoplifting73.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.33100.00%
Burglary31.90-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.43-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.99300.00%
Burglary77.610.00%
Public order63.330.00%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.8533.33%
Shoplifting41.9033.33%
Other crime11.900.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In January 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 offences712.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Shoplifting31.43-75.00%
Drugs31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Public order20.95-71.43%
Other theft20.95-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2125.6840.00%
Shoplifting129.9971.43%
Public order75.7140.00%
Other theft43.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.077.14%
Criminal damage and arson77.1340.00%
Shoplifting73.33-53.33%
Public order53.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting1526.6315.38%
Violence and sexual offences147.13-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8066.67%
Burglary42.38300.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Public order31.90-25.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.920.00%
Shoplifting137.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.180.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Burglary11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202419
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202421
February 20246
January 20247
December 202321
November 202315
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20243
May 20246
April 202412
March 202416
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 20245
May 202415
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 202312
November 20237
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20247
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hall Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Grange Rise
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Church Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alpine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Springstone Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lilley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grange View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Beechwood Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Holgate Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Meadow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1