DULVERTON CLOSE, WF8 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2PZ

DULVERTON CLOSE, WF8 2PZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2PZ, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 2PZ 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
  • Darkfield Lane with total crimes: 2

DULVERTON CLOSE, WF8 2PZ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.58-17.65%
Vehicle crime35.37-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.1941.67%
Vehicle crime56.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9266.67%
Public order41.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

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 offences128.82-20.00%
Public order64.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.43114.29%
Public order25.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.28-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour52.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.04112.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.520.00%
Public order32.30200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7514.29%
Burglary23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.050.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-40.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.50-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.6866.67%
Public order41.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-50.00%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.58-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1410.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.370.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202412
June 202415
May 20247
April 202417
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Darkfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holmfield Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Head Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dulverton Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holmfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Orchard Head Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1