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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2HD

BAGHILL LANE, WF8 2HD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2HD, encompassing approximately 3513 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6

BAGHILL LANE, WF8 2HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.384.55%
Criminal damage and arson66.55500.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.81-18.52%
Other theft46.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-42.86%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.9468.75%
Anti-social behaviour77.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99100.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.55-16.67%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.536.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.55100.00%
Burglary41.71100.00%
Other crime31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.11-28.57%
Public order34.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2531.25%
Criminal damage and arson45.98-20.00%
Public order41.1433.33%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 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 offences1610.25-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.5525.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.953.45%
Criminal damage and arson48.54100.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.52163.64%
Vehicle crime38.25200.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.69-52.17%
Public order33.1350.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5335.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.390.00%
Other theft44.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202427
June 202416
May 202416
April 202415
March 202421
February 202416
January 202430
December 202329
November 202311
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Bassett Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 9. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prail Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1