SCHOOL ROAD, WF8 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2AJ

SCHOOL ROAD, WF8 2AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2AJ, encompassing approximately 3990 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (78.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF8 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6

SCHOOL ROAD, WF8 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.0478.26%
Criminal damage and arson1010.27233.33%
Public order42.5133.33%
Other crime31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.77-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour55.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-62.50%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.75-62.50%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.28128.57%
Criminal damage and arson88.02166.67%
Public order82.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00-40.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.50-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.27-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour103.5125.00%
Other crime42.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-25.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.7840.91%
Anti-social behaviour87.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Public order31.00-40.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.520.00%
Public order55.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.77-26.67%
Public order55.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.52-33.33%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.53-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour67.52200.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Other crime30.75-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.53290.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.7766.67%
Other crime41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.26-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.0244.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.5133.33%
Public order21.00-66.67%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.770.00%
Public order64.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202423
July 202432
June 202414
May 202431
April 202422
March 202422
February 202430
January 202430
December 202339
November 202310
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Harewood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. West Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Friars Nook
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bassett Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rookhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grove Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Grove Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harewood Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1