ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DA

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.90 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2DA, encompassing approximately 2516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 9
  • West Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Chequerfield Mount with total crimes: 6

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.90216.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.55500.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.99-16.67%
Other theft31.9950.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.55-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour62.3820.00%
Other theft22.38100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.3258.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-66.67%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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 offences1210.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.77500.00%
Public order32.38200.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1850.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.33-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.36300.00%
Public order41.59300.00%
Other crime11.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.33100.00%
Other crime37.150.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.96-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour23.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9454.55%
Criminal damage and arson46.7633.33%
Public order21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.35-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-71.43%
Public order20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.780.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236
July 20236

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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20246
May 202419
April 202412
March 20248
February 202416
January 202416
December 202318
November 20239
October 202317
September 202311
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. West Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chequerfield Mount
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chequerfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rookhill Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Broadway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bassett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chequerfield Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Holly Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Eastbourne Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1