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

Overview of Crime in WF2 8QP

THE MOUNT, WF2 8QP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.09 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8QP 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 8QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8QP, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 8QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lupset Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Storie Crescent with total crimes: 3

THE MOUNT, WF2 8QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0940.00%
Public order43.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-50.00%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Other crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.07700.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.03-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences910.070.00%
Public order44.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Storie Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thornes Moor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fairway View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Gill Sike Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gill Sike Bungalows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. B6475
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Thornbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1