THE CLOSE, WF8 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DB

THE CLOSE, WF8 2DB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2DB, encompassing approximately 3025 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 2DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequerfield Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chequerfield Drive with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, WF8 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.26-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour63.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.98-50.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 offences1913.22171.43%
Criminal damage and arson66.28500.00%
Public order51.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-16.67%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.310.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-66.67%
Burglary20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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 offences128.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.97200.00%
Public order31.98200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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 offences85.95-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.96-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.2319.05%
Anti-social behaviour58.26150.00%
Public order41.65300.00%
Other crime21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.91133.33%
Other crime36.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

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 offences95.29-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences178.2641.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.6233.33%
Public order21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.970.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202419
June 20247
May 202420
April 202412
March 20248
February 202415
January 202425
December 202321
November 20239
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chequerfield Lane
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Chequers Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chequerfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holly Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Long Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Chequerfield Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wensley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Circle
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bassett Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chequers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1