THE MOUNT, WF2 8QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8QP

THE MOUNT, WF2 8QP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8QP, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gill Sike Bungalows with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Thornbury Road with total crimes: 2

THE MOUNT, WF2 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5750.00%
Public order36.04200.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03100.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%

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 offences45.04-55.56%
Public order32.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0780.00%
Public order34.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences56.040.00%
Public order22.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.05-28.57%
Public order42.520.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.53-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.59-22.22%
Public order63.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0728.57%
Public order44.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.56-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.5350.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.1080.00%
Other theft44.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-42.86%
Shoplifting32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.610.00%
Other theft53.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.520.00%
Public order32.520.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gill Sike Bungalows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thornbury Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Thornes Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B6475
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gill Sike Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairway View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Storie Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1