WF2 8TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8TP

WF2 8TP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.45 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8TP 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 8TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8TP, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF2 8TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Cobb Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 4

WF2 8TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.4541.18%
Anti-social behaviour59.09-50.00%
Shoplifting51.89150.00%
Public order41.89100.00%
Drugs41.52100.00%
Other crime31.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Burglary11.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.80-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour106.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.76-71.43%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.4822.73%
Shoplifting710.2340.00%
Public order52.650.00%
Other theft41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5250.00%
Robbery21.14100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.9410.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.3340.00%
Public order52.65150.00%
Shoplifting51.89-44.44%
Other theft41.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Robbery10.76-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.83-42.86%
Shoplifting97.58200.00%
Robbery73.41250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6566.67%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Other theft31.14-50.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.11150.00%
Other theft613.2620.00%
Public order32.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Shoplifting31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.53-30.00%
Other theft55.300.00%
Shoplifting51.89-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-20.00%
Drugs41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52100.00%
Theft from the person21.52100.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.7017.65%
Shoplifting97.5828.57%
Other theft53.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.89150.00%
Public order41.89300.00%
Possession of weapons21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.9113.33%
Shoplifting76.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6566.67%
Other theft31.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-71.43%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.29-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.6875.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Shoplifting41.52-63.64%
Public order41.52-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-57.14%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.410.00%
Shoplifting1110.610.00%
Public order94.1712.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.41-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-33.33%
Drugs41.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.5233.33%
Other theft41.52-20.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.820.00%
Shoplifting1110.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.170.00%
Public order83.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.030.00%
Burglary62.270.00%
Drugs62.270.00%
Other theft52.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Other crime21.140.00%

Crime by Type

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202417
June 202427
May 202422
April 202420
March 202435
February 202414
January 202420
December 202317
November 202315
October 202328
September 202328

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cobb Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Park Grove Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Basford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Plumpton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Brighton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. The Rowick
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. The Point
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Mill Chase Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mill Chase Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mill Chase Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Salt Pie Alley
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clayton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1