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

Overview of Crime in WF8 2RB

CREST DRIVE, WF8 2RB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2RB, encompassing approximately 2129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 5
  • Carleton Road with total crimes: 3

CREST DRIVE, WF8 2RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.86350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.230.00%
Other crime23.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4540.00%
Public order43.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.15700.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.5125.00%
Public order52.35400.00%
Robbery12.350.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-60.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0460.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.760.00%
Robbery12.350.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.76-16.67%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11-33.33%
Public order32.820.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1150.00%
Burglary34.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.64120.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.35200.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.94-66.67%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 202416
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311
August 20235
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
August 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Green Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodland View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Carleton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Fair View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Carleton Green Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moverley Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Churchbalk Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Byways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1