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 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2NT 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Back Northgate with total crimes: 3

ST ANNES VILLAS, WF8 2NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.05-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.0233.33%
Public order41.61100.00%
Shoplifting31.61-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.66-21.43%
Shoplifting84.4260.00%
Vehicle crime43.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences1313.660.00%
Public order55.220.00%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202414
June 20249
May 202414
April 202416
March 20248
February 202413
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Garth
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Back Northgate
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Atkinson Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Castle Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Maltings
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Butts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Spink Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Dam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Castle Chain
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1