WAUCHOPE STREET, WF2 8DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8DX

WAUCHOPE STREET, WF2 8DX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.57 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8DX 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 8DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8DX, encompassing approximately 862 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF2 8DX 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

WAUCHOPE STREET, WF2 8DX 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
Shoplifting1340.57-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour915.07125.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.43-33.33%
Public order36.9550.00%
Bicycle theft13.480.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2352.1676.92%
Violence and sexual offences926.6612.50%
Anti-social behaviour410.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.64100.00%
Other theft22.32-50.00%
Public order22.32-33.33%
Burglary12.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1345.20116.67%
Violence and sexual offences815.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour49.27-50.00%
Other theft44.64300.00%
Public order34.64200.00%
Burglary33.48-25.00%
Theft from the person13.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-83.33%
Drugs11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1451.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour816.23-33.33%
Shoplifting69.27-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson66.95200.00%
Burglary46.950.00%
Vehicle crime34.640.00%
Drugs13.480.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1757.96-59.52%
Anti-social behaviour1219.70140.00%
Violence and sexual offences1213.91500.00%
Vehicle crime313.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.48100.00%
Bicycle theft12.320.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order11.16-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4275.3455.56%
Anti-social behaviour548.680.00%
Public order55.8066.67%
Other theft45.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.64-66.67%
Burglary22.32100.00%
Other crime12.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%
Drugs11.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2763.7522.73%
Violence and sexual offences631.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.95-16.67%
Drugs35.800.00%
Other theft33.480.00%
Public order33.480.00%
Vehicle crime33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.48-50.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2252.1657.14%
Anti-social behaviour625.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.95100.00%
Other theft34.640.00%
Public order33.48-40.00%
Burglary13.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1453.32-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences816.2360.00%
Vehicle crime69.27200.00%
Public order56.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.800.00%
Other theft33.4850.00%
Other crime33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.48100.00%
Theft from the person12.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1941.7358.33%
Violence and sexual offences522.02-44.44%
Public order45.80-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.64-40.00%
Other theft23.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1249.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.9112.50%
Public order710.43600.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.110.00%
Other theft45.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.6450.00%
Drugs23.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2455.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences827.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.270.00%
Drugs45.800.00%
Other theft44.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.640.00%
Public order12.320.00%

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 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202413
June 20246
May 202417
April 202442
March 202427
February 202422
January 202414
December 202319
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 202412
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8DX 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. Cotton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawefield Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1