WF2 8PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8PQ

WF2 8PQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8PQ, encompassing approximately 885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 8PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornes Park Court with total crimes: 3
  • Thornes Moor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Troon Way with total crimes: 1

WF2 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.29-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.520.00%
Bicycle theft12.260.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.0616.67%
Burglary47.900.00%
Vehicle crime24.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.42-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.77100.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.29100.00%
Other crime12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In May 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 offences411.290.00%
Public order34.520.00%
Vehicle crime13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In April 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 offences410.16-42.86%
Public order34.52200.00%
Other theft13.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.90300.00%
Other theft34.520.00%
Vehicle crime13.390.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.90-20.00%
Public order14.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.93-44.44%
Other theft45.640.00%
Public order34.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.16300.00%
Other crime14.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.060.00%
Other theft36.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
Public order22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.260.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.09-50.00%
Other theft66.77100.00%
Vehicle crime56.77150.00%
Burglary35.64200.00%
Bicycle theft23.390.00%
Public order12.260.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1228.220.00%
Other theft313.550.00%
Drugs23.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thornes Park Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Thornes Moor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Troon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Thornes Moor Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Denby Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1