WENSLEY DRIVE, WF8 2RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2RQ

WENSLEY DRIVE, WF8 2RQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2RQ, encompassing approximately 2909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Lea Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 2
  • Chequerfield Drive with total crimes: 2

WENSLEY DRIVE, WF8 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences56.87-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-55.56%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Public order31.03-66.67%
Burglary11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.7844.44%
Anti-social behaviour94.4780.00%
Public order93.09125.00%
Shoplifting43.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.93-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-68.75%
Public order41.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.06700.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.5040.00%
Public order24.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.440.00%
Other theft42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84-45.45%
Shoplifting42.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5337.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.78100.00%
Shoplifting31.37-66.67%
Burglary11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.09-11.11%
Public order42.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.22-18.18%
Public order33.090.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
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 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5022.22%
Burglary33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5312.50%
Shoplifting33.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.190.00%
Shoplifting62.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 202416
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202413
June 20249
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Grove Lea Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Woodland View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Chequerfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Churchbalk Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Monument Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Chequerfield Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wensley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchard Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. West Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swanhill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Churchbalk Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Circle
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1