Crime Rates at Sullivan Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9EU

Sullivan Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North , and the 409th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sullivan Avenue (WF2 9EU) in the last 12 months was 61.7 per 1,000 residents and was 64.2% lower than the Wakefield North average (172.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sullivan Avenue (WF2 9EU), the main crime hotspot is near Corbett Drive. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.