CUMBRIAN WAY, WF2 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8JS

CUMBRIAN WAY, WF2 8JS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8JS, encompassing approximately 1257 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 8JS area, explore the WF2 8JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

WF2 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Camellia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oakwood with total crimes: 3

CUMBRIAN WAY, WF2 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.52-12.50%
Other theft45.57-20.00%
Shoplifting33.18-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-80.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1030.23-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences87.9560.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.36400.00%
Other theft53.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.98300.00%
Public order33.180.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.709.09%
Violence and sexual offences59.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.980.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.7010.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.75-16.67%
Drugs13.980.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1021.48-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences67.9520.00%
Other theft34.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-50.00%
Public order21.59-33.33%
Burglary11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.800.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1326.2585.71%
Violence and sexual offences510.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Public order32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Drugs10.800.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.3240.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.570.00%
Other theft33.18200.00%
Public order22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.1466.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.9833.33%
Vehicle crime23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.75-62.50%
Shoplifting32.39-50.00%
Other theft22.39-66.67%
Public order21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.29300.00%
Other theft66.36100.00%
Shoplifting64.77100.00%
Burglary14.770.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.750.00%
Shoplifting32.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.39-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.50133.33%
Other theft35.5750.00%
Shoplifting32.39-76.92%
Other crime22.39100.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Burglary11.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.340.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Camellia Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Oakwood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Aysgarth Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1