BOX LANE, WF8 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2JW

BOX LANE, WF8 2JW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2JW 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 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2JW, encompassing approximately 2623 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Croft with total crimes: 3

BOX LANE, WF8 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.44-33.33%
Shoplifting83.8160.00%
Vehicle crime43.050.00%
Other theft31.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2025.00%
Other theft65.72200.00%
Shoplifting52.29150.00%
Public order21.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7750.00%
Public order34.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.86-11.11%
Other theft33.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Public order20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3912.50%
Other theft53.43150.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.86-11.11%
Shoplifting53.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6780.00%
Shoplifting63.430.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.62700.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-71.43%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.34-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3928.57%
Shoplifting43.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.910.00%
Public order42.670.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Shoplifting41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202415
June 202412
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Northfield Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Beech Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dandy Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Fox Terrace
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mill Dam Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Keats Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bailey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Box Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1