DENBY DALE ROAD, WF2 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8DW

DENBY DALE ROAD, WF2 8DW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.76 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8DW, encompassing approximately 830 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 8DW area, explore the WF2 8DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

WF2 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ings Road with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

DENBY DALE ROAD, WF2 8DW 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1345.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour915.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.84-41.67%
Public order58.43150.00%
Bicycle theft16.020.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%

In August 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
Shoplifting2663.8330.00%
Violence and sexual offences1231.319.09%
Anti-social behaviour614.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.230.00%
Other theft22.41-66.67%
Public order22.41-33.33%
Burglary12.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2063.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1124.09-26.67%
Other theft613.25500.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.23-37.50%
Public order36.0250.00%
Burglary33.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.61-66.67%
Theft from the person12.410.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1559.0125.00%
Shoplifting818.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.63-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson69.63100.00%
Burglary47.230.00%
Vehicle crime34.820.00%
Public order23.61100.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2066.24-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour1324.09160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1215.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.45200.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Bicycle theft13.610.00%
Other crime11.20-50.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Public order11.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4585.5140.62%
Anti-social behaviour554.20-16.67%
Public order56.0266.67%
Other theft46.0233.33%
Vehicle crime34.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.61-75.00%
Other crime22.41100.00%
Burglary22.41100.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Drugs11.20-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3275.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences838.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.630.00%
Drugs37.230.00%
Other theft33.61-40.00%
Public order33.610.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.61-50.00%
Burglary12.41-50.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2462.6341.18%
Violence and sexual offences828.90-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour69.63100.00%
Other theft57.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.02100.00%
Public order34.82-70.00%
Burglary23.610.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1768.65-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences1120.4757.14%
Public order1013.25150.00%
Vehicle crime612.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.230.00%
Other theft33.6150.00%
Other crime33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.61-33.33%
Theft from the person12.410.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2252.9957.14%
Violence and sexual offences726.50-41.67%
Public order48.43-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.61-40.00%
Other theft23.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1460.22-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences1216.8650.00%
Public order714.45600.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.02150.00%
Other theft46.020.00%
Drugs24.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2661.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences831.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.630.00%
Drugs56.020.00%
Other theft46.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.820.00%
Public order12.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 267 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202426
July 202420
June 20248
May 202420
April 202445
March 202432
February 202424
January 202417
December 202322
November 202314
October 202326

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20232
October 20235

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202412
April 20242
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 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
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ings Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Charlesworth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. West Parade Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cotton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lawefield Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1