GASKELL STREET, WF2 8TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8TA

GASKELL STREET, WF2 8TA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.93 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8TA 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 8TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8TA, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF2 8TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 4

GASKELL STREET, WF2 8TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.9350.00%
Shoplifting1110.09175.00%
Public order54.1166.67%
Drugs41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-55.56%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Other crime21.500.00%
Burglary10.75-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.73125.00%
Burglary53.36400.00%
Shoplifting41.87-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-33.33%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.0536.36%
Shoplifting911.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.36100.00%
Other theft42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Public order31.12-25.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.6815.79%
Anti-social behaviour98.22125.00%
Shoplifting93.36-47.06%
Public order43.36100.00%
Other theft41.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.05-42.42%
Shoplifting177.1088.89%
Robbery76.36250.00%
Other theft52.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-25.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.1765.00%
Shoplifting912.3450.00%
Other theft63.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24-20.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.32-4.76%
Shoplifting67.48-40.00%
Other theft52.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.87-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-20.00%
Drugs31.5050.00%
Theft from the person21.12100.00%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.43-4.55%
Shoplifting107.85-28.57%
Public order73.74600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24150.00%
Other theft31.8750.00%
Possession of weapons21.12100.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.5622.22%
Shoplifting148.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.230.00%
Vehicle crime42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-71.43%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.32-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour76.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.62-14.29%
Other theft42.240.00%
Shoplifting41.50-69.23%
Public order41.50-55.56%
Burglary21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.2823.08%
Shoplifting1311.9618.18%
Public order94.86125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.36-22.22%
Vehicle crime52.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-42.86%
Drugs41.50-33.33%
Other theft41.50-33.33%
Other crime21.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.280.00%
Shoplifting119.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.360.00%
Burglary72.620.00%
Drugs62.620.00%
Other theft62.240.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other crime21.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202418
June 202430
May 202422
April 202419
March 202433
February 202420
January 202421
December 202322
November 202318
October 202332
September 202326

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 202417
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 20234
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20247
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Manor Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Phoenix Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westgate End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Lawefield Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Park Grove Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Plumpton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Markham Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Salt Pie Alley
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Quebec Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1