STELLA GARDENS, WF8 2SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2SR

STELLA GARDENS, WF8 2SR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.88 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2SR 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 2SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2SR, encompassing approximately 2702 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF8 2SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Dandy Mill Croft with total crimes: 2

STELLA GARDENS, WF8 2SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8812.50%
Public order53.33150.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Shoplifting31.11-62.50%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.14-42.86%
Shoplifting82.9660.00%
Public order22.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.37-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.7340.00%
Other theft65.18100.00%
Shoplifting52.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77100.00%
Public order33.7050.00%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.81-54.55%
Public order21.850.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1457.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.03-46.15%
Shoplifting52.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.10160.00%
Shoplifting64.810.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.92-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.220.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.14700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.96-50.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.290.00%
Public order33.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7066.67%
Shoplifting31.85-25.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft10.74-83.33%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.210.00%
Other theft63.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202414
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Atkinson Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1