WF2 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8PJ

WF2 8PJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8PJ, encompassing approximately 947 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornes View with total crimes: 4
  • Major Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WF2 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.720.00%
Vehicle crime110.560.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.0042.86%
Other crime210.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.7216.67%
Public order37.3950.00%
Vehicle crime13.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.72-14.29%
Public order26.33100.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Other theft12.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences713.7240.00%
Other theft37.390.00%
Public order13.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.50-50.00%
Public order25.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-50.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.060.00%
Public order310.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-33.33%
Other theft22.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.78-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson310.56200.00%
Other crime13.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.2383.33%
Other theft311.61-50.00%
Robbery23.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft623.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.33-62.50%
Burglary36.33200.00%
Vehicle crime23.170.00%
Bicycle theft22.110.00%
Drugs12.11-66.67%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.84300.00%
Other theft416.89-20.00%
Drugs34.22200.00%
Other crime23.17100.00%
Vehicle crime22.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order11.06-75.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft520.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.28-69.23%
Public order44.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.22100.00%
Drugs12.110.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.450.00%
Public order613.720.00%
Other theft36.330.00%
Possession of weapons13.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20236
September 202316
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thornes View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Major Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornes Moor Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thornes Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fawcett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vernon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1