CHURCHBALK LANE, WF8 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2QD

CHURCHBALK LANE, WF8 2QD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2QD, encompassing approximately 3760 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF8 2QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harewood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • West Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Friars Nook with total crimes: 4

CHURCHBALK LANE, WF8 2QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.50188.89%
Criminal damage and arson76.91250.00%
Shoplifting41.86-20.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-43.75%
Shoplifting52.3966.67%
Public order41.33-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3177.78%
Public order94.2580.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-57.14%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.51-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.390.00%
Public order51.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.17-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.72250.00%
Public order61.86200.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.84185.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.32150.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-66.67%
Shoplifting61.86100.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.045.00%
Shoplifting35.58-66.67%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7617.65%
Criminal damage and arson95.32200.00%
Shoplifting92.39200.00%
Public order42.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.57183.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.520.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.930.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20249
July 202416
June 20249
May 202414
April 202420
March 20247
February 202421
January 202420
December 202317
November 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harewood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. West Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Friars Nook
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Monument Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Campion Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Friarwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Avens Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Priory Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Carleton Glen
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Friarwood Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Frain Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Viking Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grove Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Grove Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harewood Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1