HAREWOOD AVENUE, WF8 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2EF

HAREWOOD AVENUE, WF8 2EF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2EF, encompassing approximately 3693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 2EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6

HAREWOOD AVENUE, WF8 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.454.00%
Public order47.0433.33%
Shoplifting41.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Other crime31.08200.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.370.00%
Shoplifting66.77200.00%
Other theft41.62300.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Burglary10.81-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 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 offences2512.18-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour56.770.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.2735.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.310.00%
Shoplifting41.35100.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Other crime30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.410.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.4842.86%
Burglary45.41300.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.21-33.33%
Shoplifting43.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.64-19.23%
Shoplifting65.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.1062.50%
Shoplifting67.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.6445.45%
Shoplifting84.33700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.17500.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.60-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.980.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5836.36%
Public order44.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.120.00%
Public order62.980.00%
Shoplifting41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202425
June 202427
May 202420
April 202420
March 202414
February 202421
January 202426
December 202316
November 202311
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Harewood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 8. De Lacy Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Grove Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harewood Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Prail Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1