ST PAULS COURT, WF8 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2UW

ST PAULS COURT, WF8 2UW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2UW 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 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2UW, encompassing approximately 2995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 2UW Crime Hotspots

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

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

ST PAULS COURT, WF8 2UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0157.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.670.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6740.00%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3544.44%
Criminal damage and arson54.34400.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences96.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-33.33%
Burglary21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0020.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6811.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.68-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour93.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.00-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.0116.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.6733.33%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.010.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
January 20245
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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 2UW postcode area is presented below.

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