WF8 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2LA

WF8 2LA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.48 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2LA, encompassing approximately 444 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WF8 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Knottingley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shillinghill Lane with total crimes: 2

WF8 2LA 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 Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.4860.00%
Other theft117.980.00%
Vehicle crime12.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.9825.00%
Vehicle crime511.24-37.50%
Burglary111.240.00%
Public order12.250.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime829.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson18.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.48200.00%
Vehicle crime413.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences320.23200.00%
Vehicle crime36.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.740.00%
Other theft14.500.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime417.9833.33%
Public order28.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.250.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.74-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour422.480.00%
Public order28.990.00%
Burglary14.500.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime313.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.74-33.33%
Other theft14.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.49-25.00%
Public order16.740.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.990.00%
Burglary14.500.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime415.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.990.00%
Other theft14.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 2LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Knottingley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shillinghill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1