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 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4QW 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 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4QW, encompassing approximately 1745 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 4QW area, explore the WF9 4QW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 4QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rill Court with total crimes: 3
  • Grange Rise with total crimes: 2

ST HELENS AVENUE, WF9 4QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0337.50%
Shoplifting46.30-55.56%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.32-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences85.16-38.46%
Other crime34.5850.00%
Public order21.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting1017.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.730.00%
Vehicle crime44.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202413
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 202416
February 20246
January 20244
December 202319
November 202316
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hall Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Grange Rise
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lacy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alpine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Holgate Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meadow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1