THORNES PARK, WF2 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8QZ

THORNES PARK, WF2 8QZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.10 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8QZ, encompassing approximately 1099 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 8QZ area, explore the WF2 8QZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF2 8QZ area, visit the WF2 8QZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 8QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Park Grove Road with total crimes: 4
  • Thornes Park Court with total crimes: 3

THORNES PARK, WF2 8QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences919.1050.00%
Public order48.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.64200.00%
Bicycle theft22.730.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.64-40.00%
Burglary35.460.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.82-50.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.9266.67%
Other theft213.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-33.33%
Other crime11.820.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In May 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 offences914.5550.00%
Public order38.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.01-57.14%
Robbery65.460.00%
Public order35.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.73200.00%
Bicycle theft12.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.01180.00%
Public order412.730.00%
Other theft23.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.28-28.57%
Other theft14.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In January 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 offences718.19-30.00%
Public order46.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6450.00%
Other theft32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4611.11%
Anti-social behaviour29.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-66.67%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.65-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Public order32.73-40.00%
Other theft32.73-25.00%
Robbery12.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.74-9.09%
Public order59.100.00%
Other theft44.55100.00%
Burglary23.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%
Drugs10.91-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.000.00%
Other theft22.730.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

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
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 202414
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20246
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Park Grove Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Thornes Park Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Thornes Moor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gill Sike Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barrass Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mayfair Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thornes Moor Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Gill Sike Bungalows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1