WELLHAMS ROAD, WF8 2GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2GH

WELLHAMS ROAD, WF8 2GH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2GH 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 2GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2GH, encompassing approximately 1931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 2GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmfield Close with total crimes: 6
  • Holmfield Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Limetrees with total crimes: 3

WELLHAMS ROAD, WF8 2GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3537.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.32-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour53.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.94116.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.730.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In February 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 offences89.8460.00%
Other theft34.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-40.00%
Drugs21.55100.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.42400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.5950.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-25.00%
Burglary24.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.289.09%
Burglary26.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3510.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.6950.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.18-33.33%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Burglary21.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holmfield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holmfield Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Limetrees
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. The Chestnuts
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Park Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bubwith View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Hawthorns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1