CHURCHBALK LANE, WF8 2TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2TJ

CHURCHBALK LANE, WF8 2TJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2TJ 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 2TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2TJ, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 3
  • Carleton Road with total crimes: 2

CHURCHBALK LANE, WF8 2TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.2550.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.94-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-71.43%
Burglary11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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 behaviour911.83350.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.070.00%
Other crime23.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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 offences710.1440.00%
Public order43.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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 behaviour1615.77700.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.0125.00%
Public order52.82400.00%
Robbery12.820.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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 arson58.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

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 crime35.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-60.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-87.50%

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 offences88.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.510.00%
Robbery12.820.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.38-50.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

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 offences67.32-33.33%
Public order33.380.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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 offences97.32125.00%
Burglary35.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.63-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 202416
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 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
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Green Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodland View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Carleton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wensley Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Long Crest
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rookhill Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sides Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1