WF8 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2BA

WF8 2BA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2BA, encompassing approximately 3693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF8 2BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Chequerfield Mount with total crimes: 6
  • Monument Lane with total crimes: 5

WF8 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.64100.00%
Public order114.87266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Shoplifting31.0850.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 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 offences97.31-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4425.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.420.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25500.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.69-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62300.00%
Shoplifting41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.0417.65%
Shoplifting35.42-62.50%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.830.00%
Shoplifting84.60166.67%
Public order52.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.39112.50%
Public order44.600.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.79-33.33%
Burglary22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6971.43%
Public order33.25-40.00%
Shoplifting30.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50-61.11%
Shoplifting61.900.00%
Public order51.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.12157.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.8766.67%
Public order21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20249
May 202420
April 202412
March 20246
February 202420
January 202417
December 202317
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237
August 202318
July 20237

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
July 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
October 20233
September 20236
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. West Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chequerfield Mount
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Monument Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Grove Lea Walk
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chequerfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rookhill Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moverley Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Churchbalk Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Frain Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ashleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Broadway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grove Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1