CLEVELAND GARTH, WF2 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8LP

CLEVELAND GARTH, WF2 8LP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.04 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8LP, encompassing approximately 887 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

WF2 8LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Old Crown Road with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Grove with total crimes: 4

CLEVELAND GARTH, WF2 8LP 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.04140.00%
Other theft313.520.00%
Shoplifting33.38-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.38-33.33%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Public order12.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1036.05-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences511.27-16.67%
Public order45.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38200.00%
Other theft33.3850.00%
Robbery23.380.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.049.09%
Violence and sexual offences613.52-14.29%
Other theft26.760.00%
Vehicle crime12.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1133.8010.00%
Violence and sexual offences712.39-36.36%
Vehicle crime37.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3850.00%
Other theft23.38-60.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1142.8137.50%
Shoplifting1012.39-23.08%
Other theft511.27400.00%
Public order35.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-50.00%
Drugs12.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1339.4385.71%
Violence and sexual offences814.65-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour49.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.51200.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Drugs23.380.00%
Burglary12.250.00%
Other theft11.13-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.80125.00%
Shoplifting710.1440.00%
Other theft37.89200.00%
Public order33.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Drugs22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

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
Shoplifting518.0366.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order316.900.00%
Shoplifting33.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.25-84.62%
Other theft22.25-66.67%
Other crime22.25100.00%
Robbery12.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.67550.00%
Other theft614.65100.00%
Shoplifting66.76100.00%
Burglary16.760.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%

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 theft316.90-25.00%
Shoplifting33.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%
Other crime12.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.780.00%
Other theft49.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.510.00%
Shoplifting33.380.00%
Vehicle crime13.380.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 202313
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 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 8LP postcode area is presented below.

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