WF2 8FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8FT

WF2 8FT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.89 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8FT 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 8FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8FT, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 8FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Crown Road with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Broadway with total crimes: 4

WF2 8FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0420.00%
Other crime34.530.00%
Public order32.2750.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-60.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.89-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7825.00%
Public order23.780.00%
Robbery21.510.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.6545.45%
Anti-social behaviour412.09300.00%
Public order23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-75.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.3133.33%
Burglary33.02200.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.6722.22%
Anti-social behaviour68.31-14.29%
Other theft34.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2750.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.62-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.8040.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.290.00%
Drugs11.51-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-83.33%
Burglary10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.4933.33%
Public order618.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53-16.67%
Drugs23.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.60200.00%
Public order44.5333.33%
Other crime23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.60-35.71%
Public order36.8050.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.117.69%
Other theft310.58200.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.168.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.8260.00%
Vehicle crime26.04100.00%
Public order21.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.16-7.69%
Public order69.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53150.00%
Other theft23.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202416
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 202424
February 202418
January 20249
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Crown Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Broadway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cedar View
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 5. Nightingale Crest
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bobbin Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cotton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wool Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Benjamin Sykes Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Castle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1