WF8 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2LN

WF8 2LN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.44 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LN 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF8 2LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Garth with total crimes: 4

WF8 2LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.44-50.00%
Public order54.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.68150.00%
Shoplifting41.68-50.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.7913.04%
Shoplifting88.7460.00%
Other theft42.69-20.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Burglary10.67-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.134.55%
Burglary57.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6825.00%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Other theft51.68400.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.1115.79%
Shoplifting47.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.435.56%
Anti-social behaviour46.390.00%
Other theft41.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3450.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7863.64%
Other theft66.05200.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0757.14%
Shoplifting53.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Other theft21.01-50.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.09-65.00%
Shoplifting62.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-33.33%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.77900.00%
Shoplifting66.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.02100.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.06700.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-86.67%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.72-21.05%
Drugs25.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.10-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour36.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.460.00%
Public order57.730.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Other theft41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202426
July 202423
June 202422
May 202419
April 202418
March 202411
February 20247
January 202420
December 20232
November 202315
October 202319
September 202323

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.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231
September 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Castle Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Atkinson Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Castle Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Butts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Spink Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. De Lacy Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mill Dam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castle Chain
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Broad Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Prail Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1