CHEQUERFIELD ROAD, WF8 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2BG

CHEQUERFIELD ROAD, WF8 2BG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2BG, encompassing approximately 3436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harewood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • West Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Friars Nook with total crimes: 4

CHEQUERFIELD ROAD, WF8 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.22266.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Shoplifting30.87-25.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Public order21.16-80.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8077.78%
Public order104.66233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.9140.00%
Shoplifting42.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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 offences97.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.62-28.57%
Public order31.4650.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1963.64%
Anti-social behaviour75.24600.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2883.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.20600.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.53-60.00%
Shoplifting41.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.69-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour44.37-20.00%
Shoplifting31.16-66.67%
Burglary10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.356.67%
Shoplifting94.66200.00%
Public order52.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5787.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.37200.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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 offences84.07-33.33%
Burglary22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences126.1171.43%
Public order33.490.00%
Shoplifting30.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 offences75.820.00%
Shoplifting62.040.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 202416
June 20249
May 202418
April 202411
March 20246
February 202415
January 202416
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harewood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. West Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Friars Nook
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodland View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Monument Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Long Crest
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rookhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1