CHEQUERS CLOSE, WF8 2TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2TD

CHEQUERS CLOSE, WF8 2TD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2TD 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 2TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2TD, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6

CHEQUERS CLOSE, WF8 2TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.9731.82%
Criminal damage and arson88.68100.00%
Public order42.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-50.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.87-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson46.59-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-33.33%
Other theft41.2033.33%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.76123.08%
Criminal damage and arson78.68600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1020.00%
Public order51.80400.00%
Other theft31.5050.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.68-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-16.67%
Other crime31.5050.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.08-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour65.09200.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.38-9.52%
Public order35.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.38-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson46.29100.00%
Public order41.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.08-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour36.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.27-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour57.78400.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20100.00%
Other crime21.20-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.57211.11%
Vehicle crime38.38200.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.1833.33%
Public order31.2050.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 202429
June 202413
May 202417
April 202419
March 202421
February 202423
January 202426
December 202328
November 20239
October 202324
September 202316

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chequers Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 4. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bassett Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Chequerfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rookhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chequerfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rookhill Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1