GROVE ROAD, WF8 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1ED

GROVE ROAD, WF8 1ED, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1ED, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF8 1ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillygate with total crimes: 8
  • Grove Lea Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Monument Lane with total crimes: 2

GROVE ROAD, WF8 1ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.82-42.11%
Public order63.18-53.85%
Shoplifting41.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7135.71%
Public order135.49225.00%
Other theft33.76200.00%
Shoplifting30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-57.14%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.11-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.050.00%
Public order42.02-20.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-83.33%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.16-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour75.78250.00%
Other theft62.0220.00%
Public order51.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.29145.45%
Other theft57.80400.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22-45.00%
Shoplifting53.1866.67%
Public order31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.58-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6925.00%
Other theft55.78150.00%
Shoplifting31.44-62.50%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.00-11.11%
Shoplifting84.62166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Public order41.1633.33%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6980.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16300.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.91-23.08%
Vehicle crime22.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-83.33%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.148.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.76-25.00%
Public order41.73-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Shoplifting31.16-50.00%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.160.00%
Public order93.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.600.00%
Shoplifting62.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202419
June 202414
May 202420
April 202427
March 202411
February 202420
January 202416
December 202318
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 1ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gillygate
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Monument Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Friarwood Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cromwell Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coltsfoot Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Campion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swanhill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Priory Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friarwood Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Southgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Frain Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grove Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. The Circle
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Olivers Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1