WF2 8BS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8BS, encompassing approximately 2518 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 10.72 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.37 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.99 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 11.52 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 4 | 5.96 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 13.50 | 23.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.35 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.38 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 12.71 | -23.53% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.38 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 15.09 | 41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 6.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.99 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 12.31 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.99 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 9.53 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.38 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.99 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 10.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.77 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 13.90 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.77 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.38 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.99 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.59 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 13.50 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.94 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.78 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 11.91 | -44.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.56 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.59 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 23.03 | 56.25% |
| Public order | 7 | 9.93 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.78 | -12.50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.78 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.38 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.99 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 22.63 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 6.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8BS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |