BAILEYGATE MEWS, WF8 2GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2GN

BAILEYGATE MEWS, WF8 2GN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2GN 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 2GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2GN, encompassing approximately 2574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF8 2GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Thackray Lane with total crimes: 4

BAILEYGATE MEWS, WF8 2GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.9312.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.9940.00%
Shoplifting62.7250.00%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Public order21.55-50.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.15-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson56.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.94-28.57%
Shoplifting41.94100.00%
Public order41.55100.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.99-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.60-41.67%
Other theft32.720.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-87.50%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.22200.00%
Public order44.6633.33%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.32-44.44%
Shoplifting53.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-20.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.4238.46%
Criminal damage and arson76.99133.33%
Shoplifting62.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3366.67%
Other crime41.940.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.82333.33%
Shoplifting65.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-25.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.71700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11100.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.99-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.78-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.765.56%
Anti-social behaviour47.380.00%
Shoplifting31.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Public order21.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.09-18.18%
Public order66.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-42.86%
Shoplifting41.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.5533.33%
Other theft41.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.4722.22%
Public order78.5540.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.72-30.00%
Shoplifting52.72-28.57%
Other theft51.94-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.94-20.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.990.00%
Other theft83.880.00%
Shoplifting73.110.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202417
April 202418
March 202410
February 202418
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 202319
September 202318
August 202322
July 202318

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 202416
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20244
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fox Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Thackray Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deans Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Northgate Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trinity Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mill Dam Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Monkhill Mount
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Castle Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Back Northgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fairfax Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Butts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Walkergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A645
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1