HOLLY CLOSE, WF8 2GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2GU

HOLLY CLOSE, WF8 2GU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2GU 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 2GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2GU, encompassing approximately 2260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 5

HOLLY CLOSE, WF8 2GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6280.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.9650.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.06-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour34.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.60350.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.9633.33%
Public order31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.63-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0644.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.75100.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In April 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 offences97.08-25.00%
Public order33.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4033.33%
Public order25.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.63-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour23.98100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.40-22.22%
Other crime26.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.50200.00%
Other theft27.96100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson22.65-50.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.2726.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.4033.33%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In September 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 offences1511.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.630.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202418
June 20244
May 202413
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 202414
December 202318
November 20236
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Bassett Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1