WF2 8XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8XX

WF2 8XX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.76 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8XX 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 8XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8XX, encompassing approximately 2303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 8XX area, explore the WF2 8XX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF2 8XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gargrave Place with total crimes: 8
  • Broadway with total crimes: 4
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF2 8XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.68-40.00%
Public order52.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-66.67%
Other theft10.87-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.68233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.34100.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Public order31.30-62.50%
Robbery11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.678.70%
Public order810.85166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.6727.78%
Criminal damage and arson49.9933.33%
Drugs31.74200.00%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-83.33%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.8428.57%
Anti-social behaviour127.8150.00%
Other crime45.21300.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-50.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1415.20-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour86.08-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.47500.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.06-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour97.3850.00%
Public order43.9133.33%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.1043.75%
Anti-social behaviour69.99200.00%
Other crime42.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-20.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.29-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson56.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-33.33%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.6313.04%
Anti-social behaviour311.29-40.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.2321.05%
Anti-social behaviour59.9925.00%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.250.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202425
June 202423
May 202418
April 202414
March 202417
February 202423
January 202416
December 202326
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gargrave Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Broadway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lindsay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nightingale Crest
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bobbin Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Roundwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Magdalene Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Neville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moxon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cotton Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wool Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Benjamin Sykes Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Castle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1