LAKE VIEW, WF8 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JJ

LAKE VIEW, WF8 1JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1JJ, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 5
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3

LAKE VIEW, WF8 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.43-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.8033.33%
Public order11.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.0525.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.55-62.50%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.799.09%
Violence and sexual offences85.24-33.33%
Public order33.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.24450.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.800.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.37-33.33%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.62100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.240.00%
Other theft22.620.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.93-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.30350.00%
Public order33.930.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202412
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1