SCAWTHORPE CLOSE, WF8 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2HT

SCAWTHORPE CLOSE, WF8 2HT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2HT, encompassing approximately 3572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Park with total crimes: 8
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 6
  • Chequerfield Lane with total crimes: 6

SCAWTHORPE CLOSE, WF8 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.36-16.67%
Other theft47.00300.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.1636.36%
Anti-social behaviour48.4033.33%
Burglary31.120.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0846.67%
Public order36.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8450.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.84-16.67%
Other crime34.20200.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.84-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.040.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.644.76%
Public order46.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3610.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.8866.67%
Public order21.40100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.56-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson35.3250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.80100.00%
Vehicle crime36.160.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
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 offences115.04-59.26%
Public order33.08-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.3235.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.560.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.200.00%
Public order55.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202430
June 202422
May 202415
April 202418
March 202422
February 202421
January 202419
December 202322
November 202311
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Park
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Rosa Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Chequerfield Lane
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Northfield Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Manor Park Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Ramsden Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coleman Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Eastfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Baghill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prail Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Heather Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Conqueror Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1