THORNES ROAD, WF2 8QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8QR

THORNES ROAD, WF2 8QR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.95 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 8QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8QR, encompassing approximately 2426 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 8QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lupset Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Whinney Moor Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

THORNES ROAD, WF2 8QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.959.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.120.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.53300.00%
Public order41.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5462.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.360.00%
Public order52.47400.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5914.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.30200.00%
Public order12.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 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 offences77.42-46.15%
Public order42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.368.33%
Public order45.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Shoplifting31.24200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.830.00%
Other theft34.1250.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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 offences109.4811.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.1250.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.48-43.75%
Public order53.71-28.57%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.786.67%
Public order76.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.180.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 202413
February 202412
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Esther Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Fairway View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Storie Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cave Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gill Sike Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thornesgate Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Horbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Manor Haigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thornbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1