WF8 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2BX

WF8 2BX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2BX, encompassing approximately 3538 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF8 2BX 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

WF8 2BX 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 offences2212.43214.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4166.67%
Shoplifting41.41-20.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.78-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-28.57%
Shoplifting51.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Public order30.85-70.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.1536.36%
Public order104.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8316.67%
Shoplifting41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.48-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour63.11-14.29%
Public order51.70150.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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 offences189.8963.64%
Anti-social behaviour75.09600.00%
Shoplifting31.98200.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3537.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.11200.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22-52.94%
Shoplifting52.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.35112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.80-20.00%
Shoplifting31.13-70.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.33233.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.83-50.00%
Public order52.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1914.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5040.00%
Burglary33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.780.00%
Shoplifting42.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.060.00%
Shoplifting82.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.260.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 202418
April 202411
March 20248
February 202417
January 20248
December 202316
November 202314
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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 2BX 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. Campion Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Long Crest
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rookhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1