WF8 2LN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2LN, encompassing approximately 2975 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 16.13 | 4.55% |
| Burglary | 5 | 7.73 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.68 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.68 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.68 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 13.11 | 15.79% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 7.39 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.34 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 12.43 | 5.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 6.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.34 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.34 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.67 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 13.78 | 63.64% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.05 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.01 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 8.07 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.70 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.01 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.67 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 11.09 | -65.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.02 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.77 | 900.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6.72 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.02 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7.06 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.01 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 0.67 | -86.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 6.72 | -21.05% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.04 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 12.10 | -17.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 6.39 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.01 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.01 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 15.46 | 15.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.68 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.34 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.34 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.01 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.01 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 16.80 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.72 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.02 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.68 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.68 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.34 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.01 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 15.46 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2LN postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |