THORNESGATE DRIVE, WF2 8ZA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 8ZA

THORNESGATE DRIVE, WF2 8ZA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This WF2 8ZA 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 8ZA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 8ZA, encompassing approximately 1985 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

WF2 8ZA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lupset Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Storie Crescent with total crimes: 3

THORNESGATE DRIVE, WF2 8ZA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.08-22.22%
Other theft43.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-63.64%
Public order32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.09266.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.53-25.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.02300.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.020.00%
Public order42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.55-28.57%
Public order32.52200.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.55-22.22%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Theft from the person21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences97.5528.57%
Other theft34.5350.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.52200.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.56-54.55%
Public order42.520.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.080.00%
Public order45.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8ZA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Horbury Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lupset Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Storie Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fairway View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Whinney Moor Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Thornesgate Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Spa Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Manor Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thornbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1