POPLAR GREEN, WF8 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DT

POPLAR GREEN, WF8 2DT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2DT, encompassing approximately 3256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5

POPLAR GREEN, WF8 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1345.45%
Public order44.91100.00%
Shoplifting41.23-33.33%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.68-47.62%
Shoplifting63.38200.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In July 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 offences2111.0631.25%
Anti-social behaviour46.45300.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9160.00%
Shoplifting44.91100.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.61-33.33%
Shoplifting23.070.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.610.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.14-43.75%
Shoplifting52.76-16.67%
Public order31.540.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.366.67%
Shoplifting64.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8433.33%
Public order31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.29114.29%
Shoplifting64.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.98700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.46-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.22-27.78%
Public order23.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.530.00%
Public order31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202421
June 202416
May 202410
April 202415
March 20249
February 202416
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Atkinson Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prail Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1