WF12 8NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8NP

WF12 8NP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.72 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8NP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF12 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF12 8NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8NP, encompassing approximately 1289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pildacre Lane with total crimes: 4

WF12 8NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.72-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson410.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Burglary23.100.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.78-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.04-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson613.19100.00%
Public order54.650.00%
Vehicle crime13.88-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.90162.50%
Anti-social behaviour1016.29233.33%
Public order57.76150.00%
Vehicle crime33.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33200.00%
Other theft12.33-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.21-62.50%
Other theft22.330.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.31100.00%
Other crime26.210.00%
Public order11.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.19-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour47.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.2785.71%
Anti-social behaviour610.080.00%
Public order34.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.33200.00%
Burglary22.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.51-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.4350.00%
Public order44.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.10-66.67%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.31-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.10-25.00%
Burglary12.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.84-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.98-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson44.6533.33%
Public order23.100.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Other crime10.78-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.9040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1016.29100.00%
Other crime57.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Drugs22.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202417
June 202421
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 202413
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF12 8NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walnut Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pildacre Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Walnut Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Walnut Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hazel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Maple Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Pildacre Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walnut Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pavilion Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1