WF2, Wakefield has recorded a total of 563 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this WF2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WF2, encompassing approximately 52960 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the WF2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WF2 has a total of postcodes overall.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 10.63 | -13.98% |
Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 3.83 | 36.73% |
Other theft | 62 | 1.27 | 29.17% |
Shoplifting | 56 | 1.17 | 19.15% |
Public order | 45 | 1.06 | -25.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 0.85 | -22.22% |
Burglary | 31 | 0.79 | 10.71% |
Vehicle crime | 17 | 0.59 | -41.38% |
Drugs | 16 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Other crime | 13 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 5 | 0.25 | 25.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.09 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.06 | -50.00% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.04 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 236 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 60 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 11.23 | -6.35% |
Public order | 60 | 4.46 | 46.34% |
Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 1.13 | 58.82% |
Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 1.02 | -15.52% |
Other theft | 48 | 0.93 | -9.43% |
Shoplifting | 47 | 0.91 | 34.29% |
Vehicle crime | 29 | 0.89 | 20.83% |
Burglary | 28 | 0.55 | 40.00% |
Drugs | 15 | 0.53 | 7.14% |
Other crime | 13 | 0.28 | -23.53% |
Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.25 | -37.50% |
Theft from the person | 4 | 0.09 | 100.00% |
Robbery | 4 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.08 | -40.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 10.71 | -2.70% |
Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 4.76 | -26.58% |
Other theft | 53 | 1.10 | -8.62% |
Public order | 41 | 1.00 | -33.87% |
Shoplifting | 35 | 0.77 | -14.63% |
Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 0.66 | -2.86% |
Vehicle crime | 24 | 0.64 | -4.00% |
Burglary | 20 | 0.45 | 25.00% |
Other crime | 17 | 0.38 | -19.05% |
Drugs | 14 | 0.32 | -26.32% |
Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.26 | 100.00% |
Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.15 | 150.00% |
Robbery | 4 | 0.09 | -20.00% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 259 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 11.88 | 43.89% |
Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 4.89 | 97.50% |
Public order | 62 | 1.49 | 29.17% |
Other theft | 58 | 1.17 | 56.76% |
Shoplifting | 41 | 1.10 | -32.79% |
Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 0.77 | -2.78% |
Vehicle crime | 25 | 0.66 | -10.71% |
Other crime | 21 | 0.47 | 50.00% |
Drugs | 19 | 0.40 | 46.15% |
Burglary | 16 | 0.36 | -33.33% |
Robbery | 5 | 0.30 | -58.33% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.09 | 33.33% |
Theft from the person | 3 | 0.08 | 200.00% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 9.44 | -18.18% |
Shoplifting | 61 | 3.40 | 29.79% |
Public order | 48 | 1.15 | -21.31% |
Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 0.91 | -42.03% |
Other theft | 37 | 0.76 | -26.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 0.70 | -25.00% |
Vehicle crime | 28 | 0.68 | 16.67% |
Burglary | 24 | 0.53 | 26.32% |
Other crime | 14 | 0.45 | -26.32% |
Drugs | 13 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Robbery | 12 | 0.25 | 300.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.23 | 50.00% |
Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 1 | 0.06 | -75.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 10.97 | 25.00% |
Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 4.15 | -23.33% |
Public order | 61 | 1.30 | 32.61% |
Other theft | 50 | 1.15 | 8.70% |
Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 0.94 | 6.67% |
Shoplifting | 47 | 0.91 | -7.84% |
Vehicle crime | 24 | 0.89 | 71.43% |
Other crime | 19 | 0.45 | 35.71% |
Burglary | 19 | 0.36 | 11.76% |
Drugs | 12 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 4 | 0.23 | -20.00% |
Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 3 | 0.06 | 200.00% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 9.80 | -3.83% |
Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 3.32 | 87.50% |
Shoplifting | 51 | 1.70 | 10.87% |
Public order | 46 | 0.96 | -22.03% |
Other theft | 46 | 0.87 | -16.36% |
Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 0.87 | 9.76% |
Burglary | 17 | 0.85 | -46.88% |
Other crime | 14 | 0.32 | -17.65% |
Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.26 | -22.22% |
Drugs | 12 | 0.26 | 140.00% |
Theft from the person | 5 | 0.23 | 25.00% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.09 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 1 | 0.04 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 59 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 9.80 | -18.67% |
Public order | 59 | 3.46 | 84.38% |
Other theft | 55 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 1.04 | 84.62% |
Shoplifting | 46 | 0.91 | 4.55% |
Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 0.87 | 32.26% |
Burglary | 32 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
Vehicle crime | 18 | 0.60 | -5.26% |
Other crime | 17 | 0.34 | 88.89% |
Robbery | 5 | 0.32 | 150.00% |
Drugs | 5 | 0.09 | -54.55% |
Theft from the person | 4 | 0.09 | 100.00% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.08 | 100.00% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 8.99 | 19.05% |
Other theft | 55 | 4.25 | -8.33% |
Shoplifting | 44 | 1.04 | 109.52% |
Public order | 32 | 0.83 | -27.27% |
Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 0.60 | -8.82% |
Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 0.59 | -44.68% |
Vehicle crime | 19 | 0.49 | -17.39% |
Burglary | 16 | 0.36 | -27.27% |
Drugs | 11 | 0.30 | 37.50% |
Other crime | 9 | 0.21 | -18.18% |
Theft from the person | 2 | 0.17 | -33.33% |
Robbery | 2 | 0.04 | -71.43% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.04 | 100.00% |
Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.04 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 8.99 | -16.37% |
Other theft | 60 | 3.57 | 7.14% |
Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 1.13 | -25.40% |
Public order | 44 | 0.89 | -33.33% |
Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 0.83 | -5.56% |
Vehicle crime | 23 | 0.64 | -34.29% |
Burglary | 22 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
Shoplifting | 21 | 0.42 | -51.16% |
Other crime | 11 | 0.40 | -26.67% |
Drugs | 8 | 0.21 | -57.89% |
Robbery | 7 | 0.15 | 250.00% |
Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.13 | 500.00% |
Theft from the person | 3 | 0.11 | -50.00% |
Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.06 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 66 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 11.20 | -18.41% |
Public order | 66 | 4.27 | -5.71% |
Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 1.25 | 31.25% |
Other theft | 56 | 1.19 | -15.15% |
Shoplifting | 43 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 0.81 | -34.55% |
Vehicle crime | 35 | 0.68 | 150.00% |
Burglary | 22 | 0.66 | -18.52% |
Drugs | 19 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
Other crime | 15 | 0.36 | -25.00% |
Theft from the person | 6 | 0.28 | 100.00% |
Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.11 | 50.00% |
Robbery | 2 | 0.06 | -60.00% |
Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.04 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 70 incidents.
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
---|---|---|---|
Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 12.33 | 0.00% |
Public order | 70 | 5.23 | 0.00% |
Other theft | 66 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
Shoplifting | 43 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
Burglary | 27 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
Other crime | 20 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
Drugs | 19 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.36 | 0.00% |
Robbery | 5 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.09 | 0.00% |
Theft from the person | 3 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.06 | 0.00% |
A total of 2626 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 218.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 277 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 203 |
July 2024 | 236 |
June 2024 | 252 |
May 2024 | 259 |
April 2024 | 180 |
March 2024 | 220 |
February 2024 | 176 |
January 2024 | 183 |
December 2023 | 225 |
November 2023 | 189 |
October 2023 | 226 |
September 2023 | 277 |
A total of 274 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 31 |
July 2024 | 28 |
June 2024 | 20 |
May 2024 | 16 |
April 2024 | 24 |
March 2024 | 19 |
February 2024 | 17 |
January 2024 | 32 |
December 2023 | 16 |
November 2023 | 22 |
October 2023 | 22 |
September 2023 | 27 |
A total of 646 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 62 |
July 2024 | 48 |
June 2024 | 53 |
May 2024 | 58 |
April 2024 | 37 |
March 2024 | 50 |
February 2024 | 46 |
January 2024 | 55 |
December 2023 | 55 |
November 2023 | 60 |
October 2023 | 56 |
September 2023 | 66 |
A total of 684 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 67 |
July 2024 | 49 |
June 2024 | 58 |
May 2024 | 79 |
April 2024 | 40 |
March 2024 | 69 |
February 2024 | 90 |
January 2024 | 48 |
December 2023 | 26 |
November 2023 | 47 |
October 2023 | 63 |
September 2023 | 48 |
A total of 491 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 42 |
July 2024 | 54 |
June 2024 | 34 |
May 2024 | 35 |
April 2024 | 36 |
March 2024 | 48 |
February 2024 | 45 |
January 2024 | 41 |
December 2023 | 31 |
November 2023 | 34 |
October 2023 | 36 |
September 2023 | 55 |
A total of 270 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 17 |
July 2024 | 29 |
June 2024 | 24 |
May 2024 | 25 |
April 2024 | 28 |
March 2024 | 24 |
February 2024 | 14 |
January 2024 | 18 |
December 2023 | 19 |
November 2023 | 23 |
October 2023 | 35 |
September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 634 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 45 |
July 2024 | 60 |
June 2024 | 41 |
May 2024 | 62 |
April 2024 | 48 |
March 2024 | 61 |
February 2024 | 46 |
January 2024 | 59 |
December 2023 | 32 |
November 2023 | 44 |
October 2023 | 66 |
September 2023 | 70 |
A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 13 |
July 2024 | 13 |
June 2024 | 17 |
May 2024 | 21 |
April 2024 | 14 |
March 2024 | 19 |
February 2024 | 14 |
January 2024 | 17 |
December 2023 | 9 |
November 2023 | 11 |
October 2023 | 15 |
September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 1 |
July 2024 | 5 |
June 2024 | 8 |
May 2024 | 4 |
April 2024 | 3 |
March 2024 | 3 |
January 2024 | 4 |
December 2023 | 2 |
November 2023 | 6 |
October 2023 | 1 |
September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 535 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 56 |
July 2024 | 47 |
June 2024 | 35 |
May 2024 | 41 |
April 2024 | 61 |
March 2024 | 47 |
February 2024 | 51 |
January 2024 | 46 |
December 2023 | 44 |
November 2023 | 21 |
October 2023 | 43 |
September 2023 | 43 |
A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 5 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 4 |
May 2024 | 5 |
April 2024 | 12 |
March 2024 | 3 |
February 2024 | 1 |
January 2024 | 5 |
December 2023 | 2 |
November 2023 | 7 |
October 2023 | 2 |
September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 16 |
July 2024 | 15 |
June 2024 | 14 |
May 2024 | 19 |
April 2024 | 13 |
March 2024 | 12 |
February 2024 | 12 |
January 2024 | 5 |
December 2023 | 11 |
November 2023 | 8 |
October 2023 | 19 |
September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 4 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 3 |
April 2024 | 1 |
March 2024 | 4 |
February 2024 | 5 |
January 2024 | 4 |
December 2023 | 2 |
November 2023 | 3 |
October 2023 | 6 |
September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
---|---|
August 2024 | 3 |
July 2024 | 3 |
June 2024 | 5 |
May 2024 | 2 |
April 2024 | 3 |
March 2024 | 2 |
February 2024 | 2 |
January 2024 | 2 |
December 2023 | 2 |
November 2023 | 1 |
October 2023 | 3 |
September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 postcode area is presented below.
Total | 35 |
Other theft | 14 |
Shoplifting | 10 |
Public order | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Total | 30 |
Shoplifting | 23 |
Vehicle crime | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 17 |
Shoplifting | 10 |
Public order | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 14 |
Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Burglary | 2 |
Public order | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 14 |
Other theft | 13 |
Burglary | 1 |
Total | 9 |
Shoplifting | 6 |
Drugs | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 8 |
Drugs | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 8 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Burglary | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Other theft | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Other theft | 3 |
Public order | 2 |
Other crime | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Burglary | 2 |
Drugs | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Other theft | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Drugs | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
Total | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 4 |