WALDORF WAY, WF2 8DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8DH

WALDORF WAY, WF2 8DH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.74 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 8DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8DH, encompassing approximately 692 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-60.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)

WF2 8DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Road with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wonder Street with total crimes: 6

WALDORF WAY, WF2 8DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1357.74-60.61%
Anti-social behaviour1118.7783.33%
Violence and sexual offences715.88-61.11%
Public order410.10100.00%
Drugs15.770.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3398.1626.92%
Violence and sexual offences1847.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour625.9820.00%
Other theft28.66-66.67%
Public order22.89-50.00%
Theft from the person22.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.89-50.00%
Burglary11.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2689.5085.71%
Violence and sexual offences1237.53-20.00%
Other theft617.32500.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.66-37.50%
Public order47.22100.00%
Burglary45.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.77-66.67%
Theft from the person12.890.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1579.4025.00%
Shoplifting1421.65-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour820.21-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson611.55200.00%
Burglary48.660.00%
Vehicle crime35.770.00%
Public order24.33100.00%
Drugs12.890.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2386.61-45.24%
Anti-social behaviour1333.20160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1218.77140.00%
Vehicle crime317.320.00%
Bicycle theft24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.890.00%
Other crime12.89-50.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Public order11.44-85.71%
Other theft11.44-75.00%
Robbery11.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42106.8231.25%
Public order760.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.10-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences57.22-44.44%
Other theft47.2233.33%
Vehicle crime35.770.00%
Other crime24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.890.00%
Burglary22.89100.00%
Possession of weapons12.890.00%
Drugs11.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3295.27-17.95%
Violence and sexual offences946.19-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.9920.00%
Public order58.6666.67%
Drugs37.220.00%
Other theft34.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.33-60.00%
Other crime22.890.00%
Burglary12.89-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3999.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1056.30-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour514.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.22150.00%
Other theft57.2266.67%
Public order37.22-66.67%
Burglary24.33100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2698.1630.00%
Violence and sexual offences1437.53133.33%
Public order920.2150.00%
Vehicle crime512.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.22-25.00%
Other theft34.330.00%
Other crime34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.33-33.33%
Theft from the person12.890.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2064.965.26%
Public order628.87-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.66-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour48.66-33.33%
Other theft35.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.33-40.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1988.06-29.63%
Violence and sexual offences1327.4362.50%
Public order818.77700.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.66150.00%
Other theft47.220.00%
Drugs35.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime14.330.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2777.95125.00%
Violence and sexual offences838.98-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour611.55-33.33%
Drugs58.66400.00%
Other theft47.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.77-50.00%
Public order12.89-85.71%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1482.280.00%
Shoplifting1220.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour917.320.00%
Public order712.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.100.00%
Other theft35.770.00%
Burglary24.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.890.00%
Possession of weapons12.890.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202433
July 202426
June 202414
May 202423
April 202442
March 202432
February 202439
January 202426
December 202320
November 202319
October 202327
September 202312

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202412
June 202415
May 202412
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 202414
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8DH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ings Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wonder Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Charlesworth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. West Parade Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cotton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lawefield Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1