WATER LANE, WF8 2JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2JX

WATER LANE, WF8 2JX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.89 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2JX 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 2JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2JX, encompassing approximately 2535 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF8 2JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Dandy Mill Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Atkinson Lane with total crimes: 2

WATER LANE, WF8 2JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.89-27.27%
Public order33.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8637.50%
Vehicle crime44.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.10-38.46%
Public order63.15500.00%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.10225.00%
Burglary15.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.940.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.55-40.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.520.00%
Other theft31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4942.86%
Public order23.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.28-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.7633.33%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202413
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Atkinson Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Dulverton Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1