TOWNLEY ROAD, WF2 8RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8RR

TOWNLEY ROAD, WF2 8RR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.74 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8RR 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 8RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8RR, encompassing approximately 4341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

WF2 8RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gissing Road with total crimes: 10
  • Roundwood Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Cedar View with total crimes: 7

TOWNLEY ROAD, WF2 8RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.7423.33%
Criminal damage and arson118.52266.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.5311.11%
Public order92.3012.50%
Vehicle crime22.07100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.367.14%
Anti-social behaviour96.91-50.00%
Public order82.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-40.00%
Drugs30.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.05-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour186.45125.00%
Public order84.150.00%
Other crime51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Drugs41.15300.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Robbery20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.89-24.44%
Public order87.83-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.840.00%
Other crime51.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1566.67%
Robbery31.150.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.2045.16%
Public order910.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.5114.81%
Anti-social behaviour87.1433.33%
Public order61.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Shoplifting30.69200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.52-20.59%
Public order96.22800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.07200.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.3717.24%
Anti-social behaviour27.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.52-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour56.68-66.67%
Public order51.15-66.67%
Other theft41.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-20.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.97-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.980.00%
Public order153.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.46-28.57%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5017.9742.86%
Public order911.52-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.0740.00%
Other theft61.610.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.12-7.89%
Public order118.0610.00%
Other theft62.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-54.55%
Other crime31.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.990.00%
Public order102.530.00%
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202418
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202315
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20231
November 20235
October 202315
September 20239
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202430
May 202428
April 202434
March 202445
February 202431
January 202427
December 202334
November 202329
October 202339
September 202350
August 202335
July 202338

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237
August 20235
July 202313

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gissing Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Roundwood Rise
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cedar View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Gloucester Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Spa Grove
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Snapethorpe Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Little John Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bentley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Radcliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Snapethorpe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Courtyard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Milton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. School Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gloucester Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Haselden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Chantry Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Waterton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Storie Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Manor Haigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1