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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2DT

POPLAR GREEN, WF8 2DT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.06 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF8 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

POPLAR GREEN, WF8 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1411.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.54400.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Shoplifting41.23-20.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.285.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.53166.67%
Shoplifting52.460.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.220.00%
Shoplifting51.540.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202416
May 202410
April 202415
March 20249
February 202416
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 202318
September 202314
August 202318
July 202317

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20238
July 20233

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
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Baghill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bexhill Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coleman Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prail Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Heather Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Conqueror Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1