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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DA

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DA 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • West Drive with total crimes: 4
  • School Road with total crimes: 4

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.70122.22%
Criminal damage and arson77.95133.33%
Other crime32.780.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%

In August 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 offences99.14-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour53.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-50.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Public order20.79-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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 offences118.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 202419
June 20246
May 202419
April 202412
March 20248
February 202416
January 202416
December 202318
November 20239
October 202317
September 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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 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
February 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 4 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. West Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bassett Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rookhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chequerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1