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

Overview of Crime in WF2 8JT

CUMBRIAN WAY, WF2 8JT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.05 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8JT 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 8JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8JT, encompassing approximately 1274 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

WF2 8JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Camellia Close with total crimes: 3

CUMBRIAN WAY, WF2 8JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.0571.43%
Other theft49.42-20.00%
Shoplifting33.14-70.00%
Public order12.35-75.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1029.81-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.8575.00%
Other theft55.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.92300.00%
Public order43.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1450.00%
Robbery22.350.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.059.09%
Violence and sexual offences49.42-42.86%
Other theft23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1121.1810.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.63-30.00%
Other theft25.49-33.33%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.8942.86%
Shoplifting107.85-23.08%
Other theft37.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-50.00%
Robbery21.570.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1327.4685.71%
Violence and sexual offences710.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.1450.00%
Public order32.3550.00%
Drugs22.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting722.7540.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.4940.00%
Other theft45.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.5525.00%
Shoplifting53.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.77-75.00%
Public order33.140.00%
Shoplifting32.35-50.00%
Other theft22.35-60.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.32433.33%
Shoplifting612.55100.00%
Other theft54.7166.67%
Burglary13.920.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

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 theft310.98-25.00%
Shoplifting32.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.050.00%
Other theft47.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Shoplifting32.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 202316
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Camellia Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Oakwood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Aysgarth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aysgarth Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1