WF8 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2BP

WF8 2BP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.31 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2BP, encompassing approximately 2938 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Harewood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • West Drive with total crimes: 4

WF8 2BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.31333.33%
Criminal damage and arson78.8575.00%
Other theft32.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-71.43%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.8140.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.38-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-20.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.65111.11%
Public order106.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.700.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences98.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.06-37.50%
Public order21.700.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9138.46%
Anti-social behaviour86.13300.00%
Public order22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5162.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.42200.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.81-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour42.72100.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.17-22.73%
Shoplifting35.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9729.41%
Shoplifting67.49500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.04200.00%
Public order52.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Other crime11.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1941.67%
Other crime35.790.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.81-14.29%
Burglary24.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.7633.33%
Shoplifting31.36-50.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.870.00%
Shoplifting64.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20246
July 202419
June 20249
May 202418
April 202413
March 20248
February 202417
January 202422
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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 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 2BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Harewood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. West Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Friars Nook
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1