CREST DRIVE, WF8 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2RA

CREST DRIVE, WF8 2RA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2RA, encompassing approximately 2914 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF8 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 3
  • Monument Lane with total crimes: 3

CREST DRIVE, WF8 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Shoplifting41.37-20.00%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-72.73%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6410.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.77200.00%
Public order43.09-20.00%
Shoplifting41.37100.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.58150.00%
Public order53.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.01533.33%
Public order56.52400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-42.86%
Shoplifting31.37200.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 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 offences76.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-25.00%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8311.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.43300.00%
Shoplifting11.37-87.50%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2312.50%
Shoplifting83.09166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.74300.00%
Other crime11.37-50.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.21-38.46%
Public order42.74300.00%
Shoplifting31.37200.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8662.50%
Burglary34.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.18-46.67%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.890.00%
Shoplifting45.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20243
May 202419
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Green Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodland View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Monument Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carleton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lynwood Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Long Crest
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Sides Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rhodes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carleton Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lyon Road
    Total1
    Public order1