BANBURY ROAD, WF8 2UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2UF

BANBURY ROAD, WF8 2UF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.45 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2UF 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 2UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2UF, encompassing approximately 3259 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 2UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Head Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Holmfield Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Orchard Head Drive with total crimes: 1

BANBURY ROAD, WF8 2UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9112.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.450.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.68100.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.830.00%
Other theft32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.83350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-20.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-66.67%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-28.57%
Public order31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.15200.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.14-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences62.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.43250.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.3020.00%
Other theft33.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
February 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Head Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orchard Head Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1