THORNESGATE MEWS, WF2 8FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8FJ

THORNESGATE MEWS, WF2 8FJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8FJ 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 8FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8FJ, encompassing approximately 1842 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF2 8FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lupset Crescent with total crimes: 4

THORNESGATE MEWS, WF2 8FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft511.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-28.57%
Public order32.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-70.00%
Shoplifting31.63-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.71400.00%
Shoplifting105.43-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.43133.33%
Other theft53.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7133.33%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.119.09%
Violence and sexual offences36.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.4910.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.970.00%
Public order32.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.49-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour55.4325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.710.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.2985.71%
Anti-social behaviour47.0633.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.9440.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Other theft31.63200.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.230.00%
Shoplifting52.7166.67%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97150.00%
Shoplifting32.71-50.00%
Other theft21.63-66.67%
Public order11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.86100.00%
Shoplifting63.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.1433.33%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.630.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairway View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Spa Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1