FAIRFAX DRIVE, WF8 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1NU

FAIRFAX DRIVE, WF8 1NU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.57 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1NU, encompassing approximately 2597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

WF8 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Court with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Trinity Street with total crimes: 8

FAIRFAX DRIVE, WF8 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3036.5757.89%
Violence and sexual offences2911.55-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson1011.1611.11%
Shoplifting103.85-61.54%
Public order83.85-46.67%
Other crime33.08200.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3341.5843.48%
Shoplifting2612.70225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.0126.67%
Public order157.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.7750.00%
Other theft23.46-66.67%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.109.52%
Anti-social behaviour158.85114.29%
Public order95.7728.57%
Shoplifting83.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.080.00%
Other theft62.3150.00%
Drugs32.310.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.17-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour78.08-58.82%
Public order72.6916.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.69100.00%
Shoplifting62.31100.00%
Other theft42.3133.33%
Robbery21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.4139.13%
Anti-social behaviour1712.32-5.56%
Public order66.54-14.29%
Shoplifting32.310.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-82.35%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.6427.78%
Anti-social behaviour188.85260.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.93750.00%
Public order76.5440.00%
Other theft32.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.78-10.00%
Shoplifting86.93-27.27%
Public order53.08-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-16.67%
Other theft21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.4111.11%
Shoplifting117.70-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.23100.00%
Public order83.08-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.0820.00%
Other crime42.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Burglary20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.56157.14%
Shoplifting126.939.09%
Public order114.62175.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.23-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour62.6950.00%
Public order42.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.40-45.83%
Shoplifting115.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Public order20.77-71.43%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.10-4.00%
Shoplifting99.24125.00%
Public order73.46-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Possession of weapons31.540.00%
Other theft21.15-66.67%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.710.00%
Public order89.620.00%
Other theft63.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Shoplifting41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 202417
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
July 202423
June 202421
May 202432
April 202423
March 202418
February 202420
January 202418
December 20237
November 202313
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202426
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 202415
June 20247
May 202417
April 202418
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
February 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Court
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Trinity Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 4. Horse Fair
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Castle Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Back Northgate
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Castle Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Maltings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Butts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Spink Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Dam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Castle Chain
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1