WF2 8HJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.67 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8HJ, encompassing approximately 4756 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 13.67 | 32.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.78 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.89 | -62.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.26 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.63 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.21 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 15.14 | -15.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 5.89 | 77.78% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.36 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.26 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.26 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.05 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.84 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.42 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 15.56 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.94 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.10 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.89 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 10.51 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.05 | -47.06% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.89 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.47 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 15.35 | 4.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.47 | 240.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.57 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.68 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.63 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 13.88 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.26 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.10 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.26 | -44.44% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.84 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 15.98 | 53.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 8.41 | -68.97% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.89 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.47 | -64.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.05 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.63 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 19.34 | 81.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 6.10 | 23.81% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 5.47 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.94 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.84 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.84 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.63 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 12.82 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.42 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.36 | 350.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.89 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.05 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.42 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 10.72 | 11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 6.31 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.05 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.84 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.84 | -71.43% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 11.56 | -18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 5.68 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.84 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 16.19 | -26.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.94 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.42 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.10 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.26 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 18.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 9.46 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 40 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8HJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |