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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2PS

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2PS, encompassing approximately 1187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Darkfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Hawthorns with total crimes: 2

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.26400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53-50.00%
Other theft11.680.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.0533.33%
Vehicle crime13.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68100.00%
Other theft11.680.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.740.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.21100.00%
Burglary13.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.89-60.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.580.00%
Other theft24.210.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Hawthorns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Myson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hardistry-Le-Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Limetrees
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1