WF8 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2HJ

WF8 2HJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2HJ, encompassing approximately 1954 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 2HJ 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

WF8 2HJ 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 offences1812.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.2150.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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 offences1012.79-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour35.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

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 offences1816.38350.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0550.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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 offences47.68-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In May 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 offences1111.7722.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.6333.33%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences99.21-18.18%
Public order34.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.540.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2122.22%
Public order25.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences97.68-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour24.61100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences149.72-22.22%
Other crime27.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences1813.31200.00%
Other theft29.21100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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 offences66.14-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-50.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences1915.3526.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.7233.33%
Other theft22.05-33.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences1514.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.680.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 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 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 202318
November 20236
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20233

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20243
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 2HJ 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
  • 8. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1