DARKFIELD LANE, WF8 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2PJ

DARKFIELD LANE, WF8 2PJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2PJ, encompassing approximately 2116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 2PJ 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
  • Limetrees with total crimes: 3

DARKFIELD LANE, WF8 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences98.50125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.36-60.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.610.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.670.00%
Burglary23.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-40.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences1210.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.67150.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.56-16.67%
Burglary24.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-71.43%

In October 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 offences1213.709.09%
Anti-social behaviour75.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.310.00%
Other theft31.8950.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9857.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.200.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.98-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.310.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 202414
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312
September 202311
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2PJ 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. Limetrees
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. The Chestnuts
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Goodwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Park Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Hawthorns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1