LADYBALK LANE, WF8 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1JQ

LADYBALK LANE, WF8 1JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1JQ, encompassing approximately 2696 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 9
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3

LADYBALK LANE, WF8 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.879.09%
Violence and sexual offences114.45-21.43%
Public order34.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.24-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.19450.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.080.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.560.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1911.11%
Anti-social behaviour13.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0512.50%
Public order43.34300.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Drugs10.740.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences84.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9750.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 offences96.68200.00%
Public order33.3450.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-40.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.050.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-62.50%
Public order21.11-60.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.190.00%
Public order52.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
August 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order1
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Robin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Monkhill Mount
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warren Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Earls Chase
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lords Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lake View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Helens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fortress Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Drift Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Skinner Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1