LIMETREES, WF8 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2QB

LIMETREES, WF8 2QB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.45 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2QB, encompassing approximately 974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF8 2QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Limetrees with total crimes: 3

LIMETREES, WF8 2QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1117.4557.14%
Anti-social behaviour311.2950.00%
Vehicle crime23.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.43-46.15%
Vehicle crime57.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.13-50.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.3533.33%
Vehicle crime14.110.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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 behaviour35.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.08-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.08-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.08100.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Other theft12.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.370.00%
Public order210.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.43400.00%
Vehicle crime210.270.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

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
Drugs26.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.050.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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 behaviour29.240.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.16-25.00%
Burglary23.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%

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 offences45.130.00%
Burglary14.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Tennyson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Hazel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Birch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Nurseries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1