WF2 8PR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.74 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8PR 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 8PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8PR, encompassing approximately 3664 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 17.74 | 72.73% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.37 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.91 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 13.10 | 15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 6.00 | -73.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.09 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 19.10 | -5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 5.18 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.09 | 80.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.46 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.09 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.09 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.09 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 15.28 | -35.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 5.46 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.64 | -28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.09 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 16.65 | -8.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.46 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.18 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.91 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.09 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.55 | -81.82% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 20.74 | 78.95% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 9.28 | 1000.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.00 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.46 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.91 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 9.28 | -17.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.18 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.09 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.27 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 11.46 | -23.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 6.28 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.09 | -62.50% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.82 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 15.55 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.19 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.18 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.09 | -62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 15.55 | -25.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.09 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.00 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.55 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.27 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 17.19 | 9.38% |
| Public order | 7 | 9.55 | -36.36% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.91 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.64 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.36 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.09 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.27 | -88.89% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 21.56 | 3.23% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.73 | 266.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.00 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.46 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.18 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.36 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 16.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 8.46 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 38 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 32 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 8PR postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |