WF2 8HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8HD

WF2 8HD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8HD 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 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8HD, encompassing approximately 4637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF2 8HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Esther Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Cobb Avenue with total crimes: 6

WF2 8HD 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 Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.617.14%
Other theft116.4722.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.16200.00%
Public order81.94166.67%
Drugs31.7350.00%
Other crime30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.5955.56%
Anti-social behaviour156.04150.00%
Other theft93.2312.50%
Public order31.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-70.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
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 offences1812.08-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson103.88400.00%
Other theft82.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-40.00%
Public order51.29-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.08-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour104.960.00%
Public order82.1633.33%
Vehicle crime51.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.61400.00%
Drugs62.16500.00%
Public order61.290.00%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-50.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.00-21.21%
Public order65.61-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.29-50.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-85.71%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.12-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson123.0233.33%
Public order112.5983.33%
Other theft52.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.08150.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2718.33125.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.8222.22%
Criminal damage and arson94.74125.00%
Other theft81.94-20.00%
Public order61.73-25.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.65-25.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.88100.00%
Other theft102.5966.67%
Public order82.16300.00%
Shoplifting41.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.14-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour64.53-14.29%
Other theft61.29-33.33%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.51-35.00%
Other theft95.61350.00%
Public order81.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.73-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Burglary20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.100.00%
Public order108.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 202418
June 202423
May 202426
April 202426
March 202433
February 202422
January 202418
December 202321
November 202326
October 202340

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20242
March 202414
February 202427
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 202412
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Esther Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cobb Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Waterton Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bentley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rayfield
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Storie Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cave Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Meltonfield Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bembridge Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Chantry Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frobisher Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Waterton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. B6475
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Spa Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Townley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Potter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Esther Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thornbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fernleigh Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cross Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1