WF2 8HY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.20 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8HY, encompassing approximately 4504 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 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 20.20 | 21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 7.55 | -19.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.77 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.66 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.78 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.33 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.67 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.67 | 200.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 19.09 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 6.22 | 90.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.66 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.11 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.00 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.89 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.22 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 14.65 | -13.04% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.44 | 175.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.44 | 800.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.00 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.78 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.33 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.67 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 13.32 | -23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 5.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.44 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.11 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.89 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.89 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.22 | -85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.22 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.22 | 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 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 17.10 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 6.66 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.44 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.44 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.55 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.33 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.11 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 13.10 | -29.41% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.33 | -35.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.00 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.89 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.89 | -84.62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.44 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.44 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.22 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 23.09 | 25.93% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 7.55 | -30.43% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.55 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.11 | -69.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.89 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.44 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.89 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.44 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 27.97 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 9.32 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 5.99 | 43.75% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.11 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.22 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.55 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.22 | 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 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 19.09 | -22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.66 | 250.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 4.66 | 45.45% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.55 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.00 | 350.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.00 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 13.54 | 8.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 5.99 | 120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.44 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.33 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.89 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 13.76 | -19.35% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.55 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.22 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.22 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.33 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.22 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 17.10 | 3.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 6.88 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.22 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.00 | -63.64% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.89 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.44 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 20.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 6.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.22 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.11 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.22 | 0.00% |
A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 34 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 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 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8HY postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 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 | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |