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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2NJ

ORCHARD HEAD LANE, WF8 2NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2NJ, encompassing approximately 3078 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 2NJ area, explore the WF8 2NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF8 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmfield Close with total crimes: 6
  • Holmfield Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Chatsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2

ORCHARD HEAD LANE, WF8 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4757.14%
Public order63.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2040.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7236.36%
Criminal damage and arson64.870.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences116.5057.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-33.33%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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 offences77.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-40.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-42.86%
Public order31.300.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.90-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.2750.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.90-40.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.877.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.55150.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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 offences139.4285.71%
Anti-social behaviour54.22-16.67%
Other crime31.620.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences77.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2720.00%
Drugs21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202315
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 202415
March 202411
February 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314
September 202313
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
August 20232

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

A total of 2 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
July 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Holmfield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Holmfield Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Harvest Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waterfall Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchard Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Pauls Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Nevison Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Beech Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Water Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Manor Park Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1