SCHOOL ROAD, WF2 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8LT

SCHOOL ROAD, WF2 8LT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8LT 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 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8LT, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

WF2 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Gissing Road with total crimes: 10
  • Roundwood Rise with total crimes: 9

SCHOOL ROAD, WF2 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.9352.00%
Shoplifting1210.769.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.4028.57%
Public order72.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9820.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.55-7.41%
Shoplifting117.0810.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.11-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Public order41.42-33.33%
Other theft31.13-57.14%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.80-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour127.649.09%
Shoplifting103.40-23.08%
Other theft72.83250.00%
Public order61.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-16.67%
Other crime41.42-20.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.05-5.13%
Shoplifting1310.4785.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.68120.00%
Public order103.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.83200.00%
Other crime51.70400.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.8039.29%
Public order1011.04100.00%
Shoplifting72.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-44.44%
Other theft51.42150.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.9380.00%
Public order52.55-54.55%
Shoplifting51.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.87-38.24%
Public order115.951000.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1166.67%
Shoplifting31.42-50.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Other theft20.85-71.43%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.5754.55%
Other theft79.6375.00%
Shoplifting61.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.44-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour76.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-16.67%
Public order51.42-64.29%
Other theft41.42-20.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.23-32.56%
Anti-social behaviour148.21600.00%
Public order143.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.96-25.00%
Other theft51.7025.00%
Shoplifting31.42-76.92%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.0695.45%
Shoplifting1312.17-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.6814.29%
Public order72.26-50.00%
Other theft41.98-20.00%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-60.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.08-48.84%
Shoplifting186.23157.14%
Public order145.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.96-36.36%
Other theft51.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4266.67%
Other crime21.420.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.170.00%
Public order83.110.00%
Shoplifting72.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 202314
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 202411
December 20231
November 20235
October 202314
September 20237
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202425
May 202427
April 202437
March 202439
February 202428
January 202421
December 202334
November 202322
October 202329
September 202343
August 202322
July 202343

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20244
February 20243
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 202313
August 202318
July 20237

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gissing Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Roundwood Rise
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cedar View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Spa Grove
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Snapethorpe Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Little John Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Radcliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Snapethorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Aysgarth Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. The Courtyard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Camellia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. School Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Waterton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Manor Haigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bobbin Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1