KIPLING GROVE, WF8 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1LF

KIPLING GROVE, WF8 1LF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1LF 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 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1LF, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkhill Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 3
  • Robin Close with total crimes: 3

KIPLING GROVE, WF8 1LF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.00-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.00-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.560.00%
Public order41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.71-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.23-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson24.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.74-25.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences146.8227.27%
Anti-social behaviour44.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8283.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.26-20.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In January 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 offences65.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7866.67%
Public order41.48300.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 offences84.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-57.14%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour72.08-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.38160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.85125.00%
Public order42.670.00%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 202415
April 202416
March 202414
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Monkhill Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Robin Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beech Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mill Dam Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. De Lacy Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Helens Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Monkhill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Public order1