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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DE

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DE 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 2DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2DE, encompassing approximately 3600 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 2DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Park with total crimes: 8
  • Chequerfield Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 4

ROOKHILL ROAD, WF8 2DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.28-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour65.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-50.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.94106.25%
Criminal damage and arson89.17166.67%
Public order72.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.94-25.00%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.00-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour84.4433.33%
Other crime32.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.4452.63%
Anti-social behaviour68.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.17-13.64%
Other theft35.2850.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 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 offences2211.39-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour56.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.9428.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.890.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.83-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.94200.00%
Public order41.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Other crime20.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.00300.00%
Other crime410.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1133.33%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.6766.67%
Public order31.39-50.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.440.00%
Public order65.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202433
June 202416
May 202429
April 202419
March 202422
February 202432
January 202425
December 202336
November 20239
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 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
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Park
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Chequerfield Lane
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chequers Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chequerfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Harewood View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Holly Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Long Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chequerfield Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. West Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Circle
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bassett Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Chequers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Eastbourne View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1