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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2PU

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2PU 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 2PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2PU, encompassing approximately 1768 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF8 2PU 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

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF8 2PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1316.9662.50%
Vehicle crime57.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8366.67%
Public order32.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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 offences88.4860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-75.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 behaviour59.05400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.83-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.8783.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.220.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 offences66.22-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.390.00%
Burglary21.700.00%

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 offences79.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-25.00%
Drugs21.70100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.87-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2650.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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 offences98.48-10.00%
Burglary25.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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 offences107.350.00%
Burglary25.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1013.0011.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.050.00%
Other theft25.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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

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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2PU 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. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holmfield Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Hawthorns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Myson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hardistry-Le-Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Holmfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Manor Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stumpcross Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Highfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Limetrees
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1