WILLIAM STREET, WF8 2FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2FT

WILLIAM STREET, WF8 2FT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.05 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2FT 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 2FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2FT, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smyth Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Western Court with total crimes: 1

WILLIAM STREET, WF8 2FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.0550.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.59166.67%
Other theft34.0750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.05-25.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.54-42.86%
Other crime12.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0975.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.56100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.07-60.00%
Public order12.03-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1266.67%
Public order25.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-14.29%
Other theft23.05100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0916.67%
Vehicle crime13.560.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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 offences64.58-40.00%
Public order33.05200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.09100.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Public order10.51-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.640.00%
Other theft33.050.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1