FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, WF8 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2PG

FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, WF8 2PG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.27 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2PG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2PG, encompassing approximately 3097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF8 2PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holmfield Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3

FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, WF8 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2758.33%
Vehicle crime56.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6125.00%
Public order41.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2950.00%
Other theft20.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.75-25.00%
Public order63.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 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 offences65.17-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9870.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.490.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.23-16.67%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5820.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.01-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.6133.33%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.20-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.33-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.20-33.33%
Burglary23.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
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 behaviour1513.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.8427.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.52200.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.550.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202412
June 202416
May 20246
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Holmfield Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dulverton Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Beech Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dandy Mill Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holmfield Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hardistry-Le-Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Holmfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orchard Head Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Elm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Manor Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stumpcross Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1