CLARENCE WALK, WF2 8UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8UD

CLARENCE WALK, WF2 8UD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.81 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8UD 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 8UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8UD, encompassing approximately 2739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WF2 8UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cobb Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Basford Street with total crimes: 5

CLARENCE WALK, WF2 8UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.81-12.50%
Public order97.67200.00%
Shoplifting73.2975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5625.00%
Drugs31.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-60.00%
Drugs41.46100.00%
Shoplifting41.46100.00%
Other crime31.46200.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.16-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour105.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.65100.00%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.67-33.33%
Shoplifting62.1920.00%
Public order52.190.00%
Vehicle crime51.83400.00%
Other theft41.8333.33%
Robbery21.460.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.06-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour95.11125.00%
Public order53.29150.00%
Shoplifting51.83-44.44%
Other theft31.830.00%
Robbery21.10-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-80.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.81-42.42%
Shoplifting96.94200.00%
Robbery73.29250.00%
Vehicle crime52.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-55.56%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-66.67%
Public order20.73-71.43%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.82153.85%
Anti-social behaviour912.05-40.00%
Public order73.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5620.00%
Other theft52.1925.00%
Shoplifting31.83-25.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.35114.29%
Violence and sexual offences135.48-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.750.00%
Drugs41.83300.00%
Other theft41.46-33.33%
Public order41.46-20.00%
Shoplifting41.46-55.56%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.25-17.65%
Shoplifting95.1128.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.2940.00%
Other theft62.56100.00%
Public order52.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8325.00%
Possession of weapons21.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences1716.4321.43%
Shoplifting76.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.8333.33%
Other theft31.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.110.00%
Public order52.92-44.44%
Shoplifting41.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-62.50%
Other theft31.100.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.840.00%
Shoplifting1010.220.00%
Public order93.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20249
February 202415
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 202416
June 202421
May 202414
April 202419
March 202433
February 202413
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202328

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cobb Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Basford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Park Grove Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rayfield
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meltonfield Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Harcourt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chald Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 10. Barrass Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Mill Chase Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Plumpton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Makin Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mayfair Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Field Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fernleigh Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cross Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gill'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterhouse Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lawefield Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1