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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2LD

KNOTTINGLEY ROAD, WF8 2LD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LD 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2LD 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
  • Dandy Mill Avenue with total crimes: 1

KNOTTINGLEY ROAD, WF8 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2980.00%
Burglary18.370.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences58.3725.00%
Public order24.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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 theft21.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

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
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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 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 2LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Knottingley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1