WF2 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8PF

WF2 8PF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.92 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8PF, encompassing approximately 853 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)

WF2 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Major Street with total crimes: 5
  • Thornes Park Court with total crimes: 3
  • Thornes Moor Close with total crimes: 2

WF2 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.860.00%
Other theft33.52-76.92%
Bicycle theft13.520.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1336.33-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences715.23-36.36%
Burglary58.20400.00%
Vehicle crime25.86100.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1437.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.89100.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1436.33-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences1116.4183.33%
Criminal damage and arson212.89100.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1531.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.5820.00%
Public order37.030.00%
Vehicle crime13.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1024.61-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences511.72-44.44%
Public order35.86200.00%
Burglary23.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1233.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences914.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.55100.00%
Burglary24.690.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1226.95-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.06-37.50%
Public order35.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.52100.00%
Other crime12.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2043.3681.82%
Violence and sexual offences823.44-11.11%
Public order39.370.00%
Burglary23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1130.47-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences912.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.55150.00%
Other crime15.860.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1939.84-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences622.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.030.00%
Robbery22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2148.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences824.610.00%
Vehicle crime59.370.00%
Burglary35.860.00%
Bicycle theft23.520.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 202410
March 202412
February 202412
January 202420
December 202311
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Major Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornes Park Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Thornes Moor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Calder Island Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Troon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Thornes Moor Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Denby Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1