HOLMFIELD LANE, WF8 2NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2NF

HOLMFIELD LANE, WF8 2NF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2NF 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 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2NF, encompassing approximately 2298 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2NF 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 LANE, WF8 2NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

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 offences1010.870.00%
Vehicle crime54.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1766.67%
Public order22.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2666.67%
Public order44.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 behaviour55.2266.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-66.67%
Other theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.6155.56%
Criminal damage and arson66.090.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-25.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.91-33.33%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-40.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-20.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences1210.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.22-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.749.09%
Anti-social behaviour85.22-46.67%
Burglary23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.52-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.78150.00%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 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 offences1211.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.220.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 202414
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 7 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 2NF 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. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1