ST HELENS AVENUE, WF9 4QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4QW

ST HELENS AVENUE, WF9 4QW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.91 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4QW 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 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4QW, encompassing approximately 1745 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Close with total crimes: 16
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 4

ST HELENS AVENUE, WF9 4QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.91600.00%
Violence and sexual offences138.02160.00%
Public order47.450.00%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Shoplifting22.29-75.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.32100.00%
Shoplifting85.7360.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-50.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.86-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.86300.00%
Public order42.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.29200.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-33.33%
Burglary11.15-75.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.62166.67%
Public order69.170.00%
Burglary43.44300.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Shoplifting21.72-33.33%
Other crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4550.00%
Shoplifting33.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.88-78.95%
Drugs32.290.00%
Shoplifting21.72-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Public order21.15-71.43%
Other theft21.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.2018.75%
Public order710.8875.00%
Shoplifting74.0175.00%
Other theft44.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-25.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.1877.78%
Criminal damage and arson49.17-33.33%
Public order42.29100.00%
Shoplifting42.29-73.33%
Vehicle crime12.29-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.0650.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.5912.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.16200.00%
Vehicle crime43.440.00%
Burglary32.29200.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.18150.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.73-11.11%
Vehicle crime44.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2950.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Burglary11.15-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.47-47.06%
Burglary55.160.00%
Shoplifting42.86-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Other theft11.15-80.00%
Public order10.57-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.350.00%
Shoplifting119.740.00%
Public order56.300.00%
Other theft52.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 202416
February 20246
January 20244
December 202319
November 202316
October 20239
September 20238
August 20239
July 202317

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20244
March 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 202315
September 202310
August 20234
July 202311

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hall Close
    Total16
    Shoplifting13
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pear Tree Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lodge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holgate Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mill View
    Total1
    Other crime1