WF2 8YN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8YN

WF2 8YN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.92 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8YN 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 8YN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8YN, encompassing approximately 1902 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF2 8YN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • St James Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

WF2 8YN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1718.92-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour98.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.73400.00%
Public order32.63-57.14%
Other theft11.580.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.929.52%
Public order712.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson411.0433.33%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Drugs21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Public order21.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-88.89%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.1238.46%
Anti-social behaviour99.4612.50%
Other crime44.73300.00%
Public order42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-50.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.87-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour86.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.20500.00%
Drugs23.150.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Public order10.53-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.92-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour88.9333.33%
Public order44.2033.33%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.0746.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.56200.00%
Other crime43.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10-20.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.14-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3420.00%
Other theft312.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-60.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour510.5125.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.36300.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.040.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202423
June 202421
May 202418
April 202413
March 202417
February 202422
January 202415
December 202324
November 202320
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lindsay Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. St James Rise
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Magdalene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Bartholomews Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benjamin Sykes Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Gargrave Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dacre Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bevan Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moxon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Nightingale Crest
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Weaver Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Castle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Guys Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1