BEXHILL CLOSE, WF8 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2LE

BEXHILL CLOSE, WF8 2LE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2LE, encompassing approximately 2050 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2LE 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
  • Smyth Lane with total crimes: 2

BEXHILL CLOSE, WF8 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences106.8311.11%
Public order24.88-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8028.57%
Public order34.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.85-41.67%
Other theft33.4150.00%
Public order21.46100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.850.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.88-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.80266.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.90-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.32400.00%
Vehicle crime24.880.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-66.67%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences63.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.930.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.830.00%
Public order34.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1