KNOTTINGLEY ROAD, WF8 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2LD

KNOTTINGLEY ROAD, WF8 2LD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2LD, encompassing approximately 1075 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexhill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bubwith View with total crimes: 1
  • Ramsden Crescent with total crimes: 1

KNOTTINGLEY ROAD, WF8 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.51-33.33%
Other theft23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.51100.00%
Vehicle crime15.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.650.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.650.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.51400.00%
Other theft14.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.510.00%
Burglary12.790.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.86-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.580.00%
Public order13.720.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.72100.00%
Burglary23.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.650.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.22150.00%
Public order24.650.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.860.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20234
September 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bexhill Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bubwith View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knottingley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1