PILDACRE HILL, WF12 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF12 8NS

PILDACRE HILL, WF12 8NS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.72 per 1,000 population. This WF12 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF12 8NS, encompassing approximately 973 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF12 8NS area, explore the WF12 8NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF12 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

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

PILDACRE HILL, WF12 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.72-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson410.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Burglary34.110.00%
Other theft13.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order11.03-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.8318.75%
Public order519.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.14100.00%
Vehicle crime12.06-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.86128.57%
Public order516.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.14100.00%
Vehicle crime24.110.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.39-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour27.19-66.67%
Public order22.06100.00%
Robbery12.060.00%
Other crime11.03-66.67%
Drugs11.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.5512.50%
Anti-social behaviour69.2550.00%
Other crime36.170.00%
Burglary13.080.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.41-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour48.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.11100.00%
Drugs12.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.6983.33%
Anti-social behaviour411.30-50.00%
Burglary44.11300.00%
Vehicle crime24.11100.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Public order11.03-75.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.22-45.45%
Public order46.170.00%
Burglary14.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.50120.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.30-77.78%
Burglary22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-50.00%
Other theft12.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour923.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.25-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson45.140.00%
Public order34.110.00%
Other theft23.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1936.9946.15%
Anti-social behaviour919.53125.00%
Other crime59.250.00%
Drugs25.140.00%
Burglary12.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.110.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202419
June 202416
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
February 20241
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20241
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

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 8NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walnut Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Pildacre Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walnut Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pildacre Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 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