WF8 2RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2RE

WF8 2RE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.35 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2RE 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 2RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2RE, encompassing approximately 2096 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: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF8 2RE 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
  • Monument Lane with total crimes: 5

WF8 2RE 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.35350.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.2912.50%
Public order34.29-25.00%
Shoplifting31.43200.00%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences810.02-11.11%
Public order43.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.22750.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.11200.00%
Public order54.29400.00%
Theft from the person12.380.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.630.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

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 crime36.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-60.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.58233.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.770.00%
Robbery12.380.00%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.72400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.38-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Public order11.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.11-20.00%
Public order33.820.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.68100.00%
Burglary34.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.72-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.11140.00%
Shoplifting25.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%

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 offences55.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 202417
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235
September 202312
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
August 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 2RE 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. Monument Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Carleton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chequerfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Fair View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Carleton Green Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Moverley Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Churchbalk Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Byways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1