WF2 8UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8UT

WF2 8UT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8UT 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 8UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8UT, encompassing approximately 899 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 8UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Major Street with total crimes: 5
  • Thornes Park Court with total crimes: 3
  • Thornes Moor Close with total crimes: 2

WF2 8UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.57-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.56100.00%
Bicycle theft12.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.13-11.11%
Burglary48.900.00%
Public order24.45100.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.57-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.010.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.9142.86%
Other crime211.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Drugs12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.4616.67%
Public order37.7850.00%
Vehicle crime13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.35-33.33%
Public order26.67100.00%
Other theft12.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.7980.00%
Other theft310.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34100.00%
Public order12.22-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.01-44.44%
Public order25.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.22-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.130.00%
Other theft310.010.00%
Public order33.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.01200.00%
Other crime13.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.910.00%
Other theft36.670.00%
Robbery23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Major Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornes Park Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Thornes Moor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thornes Moor Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Denby Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1