WF2 8HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WF2 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8HB, encompassing approximately 4653 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 10.96 | -21.74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.87 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.15 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.07 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.07 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.86 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.43 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.43 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 10.32 | -8.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.72 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.50 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.43 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 10.96 | -7.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.37 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.72 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.07 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.86 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 11.39 | -20.59% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.80 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.50 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.29 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 15.47 | 70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.31 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.72 | 166.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.72 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.29 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.64 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.68 | -4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.30 | 55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.01 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.29 | -70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.64 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.64 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.43 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 11.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.51 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.15 | 350.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.93 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.72 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.43 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 8.17 | -8.70% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.51 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.64 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.43 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 9.67 | -42.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.94 | -45.45% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.29 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.07 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.64 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.43 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 14.61 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.60 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.36 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.64 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.43 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 14.18 | -5.41% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.52 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.36 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.50 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.86 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.43 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.43 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 17.19 | -2.63% |
| Public order | 9 | 7.95 | -18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.93 | -18.18% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.93 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.50 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.86 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 20.85 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 8.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 38 |
A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8HB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |