HOLMFIELD CLOSE, WF8 2ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2ND

HOLMFIELD CLOSE, WF8 2ND, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2ND 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 2ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2ND, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Darkfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Holmfield Close with total crimes: 2

HOLMFIELD CLOSE, WF8 2ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.48-30.00%
Vehicle crime23.24-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1111.11%
Vehicle crime54.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3166.67%
Public order22.310.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.17200.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.31-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-66.67%
Other theft10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5062.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.020.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0233.33%
Burglary23.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-40.00%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.1166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.31-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-40.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.659.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3150.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.800.00%
Burglary25.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-75.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.70400.00%
Other theft32.3150.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.090.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 6 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20242
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Holmfield Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orchard Head Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dulverton Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holmfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Orchard Head Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1