PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2PR

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.40 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2PR 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 2PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2PR, encompassing approximately 2017 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WF8 2PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Limetrees with total crimes: 3

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1411.407.69%
Anti-social behaviour46.9433.33%
Vehicle crime31.98-40.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3730.00%
Vehicle crime56.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4866.67%
Public order32.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-75.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.43-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-20.00%
Other theft11.980.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.39116.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.440.00%
Public order32.480.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4260.00%
Other theft33.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-40.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%

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 arson511.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.48-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.4850.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.43-25.00%
Burglary24.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.439.09%
Burglary25.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-75.00%

In October 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 offences1112.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.480.00%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Public order10.990.00%

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 offences119.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.450.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Limetrees
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holmfield Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hazel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dulverton Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holmfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1