THACKRAY LANE, WF8 1RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1RD

THACKRAY LANE, WF8 1RD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.67 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1RD 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 1RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1RD, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-59.38% decrease)

WF8 1RD 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

THACKRAY LANE, WF8 1RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3442.67-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour3013.1942.86%
Shoplifting1311.64-59.38%
Criminal damage and arson125.049.09%
Public order94.65-52.63%
Other crime43.490.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Robbery21.16100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4653.1443.75%
Shoplifting3217.84255.56%
Anti-social behaviour2112.415.00%
Public order198.1511.76%
Criminal damage and arson117.3783.33%
Vehicle crime44.27300.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour2012.41100.00%
Public order177.7670.00%
Shoplifting96.59-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.490.00%
Burglary42.33300.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Drugs31.16200.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.03-2.86%
Shoplifting1013.19100.00%
Public order103.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.88-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson63.8820.00%
Robbery22.330.00%
Other theft20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour2213.5815.79%
Public order88.53-27.27%
Shoplifting53.100.00%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.94-70.59%
Vehicle crime41.94100.00%
Drugs11.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.4630.43%
Anti-social behaviour1911.6458.33%
Criminal damage and arson177.37750.00%
Public order116.5957.14%
Other theft44.27300.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.27-11.54%
Shoplifting128.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.6550.00%
Public order74.65-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-80.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-85.71%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.910.00%
Shoplifting1510.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.8266.67%
Public order93.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4933.33%
Other theft73.1075.00%
Vehicle crime62.720.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Drugs20.78-33.33%
Robbery10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.0944.44%
Shoplifting1510.09-6.25%
Public order125.82140.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3350.00%
Other theft42.33100.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Drugs31.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.11-21.74%
Shoplifting166.9833.33%
Public order56.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.11-11.54%
Shoplifting128.9233.33%
Public order64.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Robbery31.16200.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other theft20.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.38-29.73%
Shoplifting910.09-10.00%
Public order93.49-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.49100.00%
Other theft62.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-57.14%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.420.00%
Public order1114.350.00%
Shoplifting104.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.880.00%
Vehicle crime52.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202432
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
March 202412
February 202415
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 202420
June 202410
May 202422
April 202419
March 202412
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202417
March 20242
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202446
July 202432
June 202434
May 202435
April 202430
March 202423
February 202426
January 202426
December 202318
November 202323
October 202326
September 202337

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 202417
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20246
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 1RD 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. Finkle Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Castle Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Back Northgate
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baxtergate
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wilson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Castle Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Maltings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. The Butts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Spink Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Gillygate
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. De Lacy Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Castle Chain
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Priory Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Southgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Viking Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Harewood Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1