HEATHER DRIVE, WF8 2FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2FG

HEATHER DRIVE, WF8 2FG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2FG 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 2FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2FG, encompassing approximately 2193 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 5

HEATHER DRIVE, WF8 2FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0355.56%
Public order26.380.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.38-50.00%
Other theft24.10100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.40157.14%
Burglary18.210.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.21-41.67%
Other theft23.19100.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2171.43%
Other crime25.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-22.22%
Burglary23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3812.50%
Public order34.1050.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.6533.33%
Public order21.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.47200.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.49166.67%
Vehicle crime27.300.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.02-60.00%
Public order32.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%

In October 2023, 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 offences1510.0336.36%
Criminal damage and arson36.84200.00%
Other theft11.37-75.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.490.00%
Other theft45.020.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202418
June 20247
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 202316
November 20236
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1