WF2 8HQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8HQ, encompassing approximately 4844 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 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 12.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.34 | 350.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.86 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.45 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.45 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 10.12 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.34 | -30.77% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.86 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.65 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
| 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% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 13.21 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.19 | 550.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.68 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.24 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.03 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.83 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 12.59 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.19 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.65 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.41 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 16.10 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 10 | 7.43 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.06 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.83 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.41 | -77.78% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 19.82 | 60.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 6.61 | 21.74% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.86 | 700.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.83 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 14.86 | -23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.75 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.13 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.06 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.83 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 11.56 | 15.38% |
| Other theft | 5 | 6.19 | -44.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.03 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.83 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.62 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.62 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 11.15 | -35.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.37 | 350.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.86 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.45 | -54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
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 | 15.28 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.26 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.27 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.06 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 16.10 | -2.70% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.27 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.45 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.45 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | -85.71% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
| 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 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 17.13 | -11.90% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.64 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.27 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.06 | -57.89% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.65 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.45 | -72.73% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.62 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.41 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 22.09 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 8.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
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 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 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 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 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 |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8HQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |