KEATS CLOSE, WF8 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1SP

KEATS CLOSE, WF8 1SP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1SP, encompassing approximately 3336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3
  • Box Lane with total crimes: 2

KEATS CLOSE, WF8 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.99-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.4025.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

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 offences118.69-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.19-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.600.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%

In June 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 offences147.79-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.996.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.497.14%
Other theft44.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-40.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2066.67%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5911.11%
Other crime33.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.7025.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10-50.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.99-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.200.00%
Public order42.700.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 202416
April 202415
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
October 20233

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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mill Dam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1