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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DD

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.52 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2DD, encompassing approximately 3032 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 2DD area, explore the WF8 2DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 5

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.91100.00%
Public order22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-42.86%
Other theft21.32-33.33%
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 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.82107.69%
Criminal damage and arson78.90600.00%
Public order52.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.650.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.57-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour54.29-16.67%
Other crime21.650.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5311.76%
Anti-social behaviour66.26200.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.23-19.05%
Public order35.61200.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
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 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3250.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.549.09%
Criminal damage and arson27.91100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In January 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 offences2211.21-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour57.25400.00%
Public order41.65300.00%
Other crime21.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.19250.00%
Other crime49.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.94-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5535.29%
Criminal damage and arson47.5833.33%
Public order21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202418
July 202427
June 202413
May 202419
April 202417
March 202421
February 202424
January 202422
December 202328
November 20238
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 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. 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. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1