WF2 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8HB

WF2 8HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8HB 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WF2 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esther Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Cobb Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Waterton Grove with total crimes: 5

WF2 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.18-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour96.45-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson81.93166.67%
Public order71.72133.33%
Drugs41.50100.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.3272.22%
Anti-social behaviour176.66240.00%
Other theft33.650.00%
Public order30.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-70.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.96-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson103.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-37.50%
Public order51.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.32-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.940.00%
Public order71.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Drugs10.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.96-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour85.37166.67%
Drugs51.72400.00%
Public order41.07-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.39-20.59%
Public order75.80-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-50.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.4770.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.3133.33%
Public order81.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.2966.67%
Other crime31.070.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.68-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour144.3055.56%
Criminal damage and arson63.01500.00%
Public order31.29-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft20.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.390.00%
Public order104.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.15350.00%
Other theft81.93166.67%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.17-8.70%
Other theft34.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.67-42.50%
Public order64.94-45.45%
Other theft51.29400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.610.00%
Public order118.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202431
July 202418
June 202423
May 202425
April 202427
March 202434
February 202420
January 202421
December 202321
November 202323
October 202340

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 202414
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Esther Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cobb Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Waterton Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bentley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Storie Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cave Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Meltonfield Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fairway View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bembridge Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chantry Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Frobisher Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Waterton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. B6475
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Spa Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Robin Hood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Townley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Potter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Esther Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Thornbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fernleigh Court
    Total1
    Public order1