BAGHILL LANE, WF8 2HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2HB

BAGHILL LANE, WF8 2HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2HB 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 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2HB, encompassing approximately 3962 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Park with total crimes: 9
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 5

BAGHILL LANE, WF8 2HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.117.69%
Anti-social behaviour57.07-16.67%
Burglary31.260.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Other crime20.76-33.33%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.6118.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.5650.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.854.76%
Burglary45.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.580.00%
Burglary45.30300.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.59-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour45.30100.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.60-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.84-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson46.31-20.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.1085.71%
Criminal damage and arson56.56150.00%
Public order41.26300.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.05-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.8438.89%
Public order46.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

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 offences189.34-41.94%
Public order64.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-62.50%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.8782.35%
Anti-social behaviour87.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.290.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202426
May 202422
April 202421
March 202421
February 202422
January 202425
December 202326
November 202314
October 202325
September 202318
August 202331
July 202317

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Park
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Northfield Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 4. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Baghill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prail Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 8. De Lacy Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grove Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Olivers Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. South View Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chequerfield Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1