ST ANNES VILLAS, WF8 2NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2NT

ST ANNES VILLAS, WF8 2NT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2NT 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 2NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2NT, encompassing approximately 2488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF8 2NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

ST ANNES VILLAS, WF8 2NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.6555.56%
Shoplifting55.63150.00%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

In June 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 offences98.84-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson33.62200.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.64-12.50%
Other theft35.630.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.86100.00%
Other theft36.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.83-38.46%
Shoplifting53.21-16.67%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.6718.18%
Shoplifting65.220.00%
Other crime42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.25175.00%
Shoplifting64.42-25.00%
Public order32.41-25.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.24700.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.21-42.86%
Public order41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.857.69%
Anti-social behaviour45.6333.33%
Shoplifting31.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1313.66-18.75%
Public order55.220.00%
Shoplifting42.01-20.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary10.80-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.4823.08%
Public order56.4325.00%
Shoplifting52.01-28.57%
Other theft42.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.060.00%
Other theft75.220.00%
Shoplifting72.810.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202414
April 202416
March 20248
February 202413
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 202314
September 202313
August 202316
July 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fox Terrace
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Deans Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mill Dam Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Monkhill Mount
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beech Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Castle Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Back Northgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Fairfax Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Butts
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1