HILLSIDE MOUNT, WF8 2UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2UD

HILLSIDE MOUNT, WF8 2UD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2UD 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 2UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2UD, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Park with total crimes: 6
  • Harewood Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5

HILLSIDE MOUNT, WF8 2UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.93-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson88.20700.00%
Other theft32.340.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.0131.82%
Public order38.490.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.01-12.00%
Burglary46.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-33.33%
Public order31.1750.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.5919.05%
Anti-social behaviour67.3220.00%
Public order21.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.76-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson56.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.46400.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.4285.71%
Burglary37.610.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.10500.00%
Other theft31.76-25.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.760.00%
Other theft48.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-50.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.0547.37%
Criminal damage and arson68.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7666.67%
Public order41.4633.33%
Other theft31.170.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6658.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.27-42.86%
Drugs23.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.54133.33%
Public order46.15-20.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences97.030.00%
Public order52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202422
June 202425
May 202421
April 202426
March 202414
February 202428
January 202428
December 202319
November 202312
October 202321
September 20239

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Park
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Harewood Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Friars Nook
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Circle
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. De Lacy Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Robinson Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Priory Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Frain Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Viking Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. East Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grove Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Grove Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harewood Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Prail Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1