ORCHARD HEAD LANE, WF8 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2LY

ORCHARD HEAD LANE, WF8 2LY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2LY, encompassing approximately 2902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Darkfield Lane with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD HEAD LANE, WF8 2LY 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.61-23.53%
Vehicle crime44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0670.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.8666.67%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Public order41.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Other theft21.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.58-37.50%
Public order63.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.20-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-16.67%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0688.89%
Criminal damage and arson65.860.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-16.67%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.41100.00%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.99-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-57.14%
Public order31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.48-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.68-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.48-33.33%
Burglary23.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.1615.38%
Anti-social behaviour155.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.17200.00%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.480.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246
April 202417
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 2LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holmfield Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Head Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dulverton Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holmfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Orchard Head Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1