WF2 8BJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.50 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WF2 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8BJ, encompassing approximately 4069 residents.
For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 8BJ area, explore the WF2 8BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF2 8BJ area, visit the WF2 8BJ House Prices
The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 | 14.50 | 20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 2.95 | -38.89% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.70 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.47 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.47 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.23 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.74 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.49 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 13.76 | -41.94% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.46 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.47 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.47 | -63.64% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.98 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.98 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | -85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.25 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 21.13 | 93.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.62 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.70 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.70 | -23.08% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.46 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.72 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 13.52 | -52.94% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 3.93 | -31.58% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.19 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.47 | -58.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.23 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.98 | -84.62% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 27.03 | 54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 8.36 | -26.92% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.67 | 180.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.44 | -69.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.19 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.95 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.23 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 29.49 | 90.91% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 10.32 | 4.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 6.39 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 11 | 5.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.47 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.49 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 | 22.12 | 47.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.14 | 340.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 5.41 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.44 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.70 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.72 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.74 | -60.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 16.22 | 5.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 5.16 | 88.89% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.18 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.47 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.23 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.23 | -54.55% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.23 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 15.48 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 4.91 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.70 | 233.33% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.46 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.21 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.23 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.49 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 20.40 | 3.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 7.37 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.69 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.69 | -53.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.72 | -70.59% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.23 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.74 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.49 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 27.52 | 3.57% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 7.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 4.91 | 750.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.18 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.69 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.47 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.23 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.25 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 21.87 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 6.88 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.91 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.69 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.47 | -64.71% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.47 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.74 | -81.82% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 20.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.90 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 28 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |