BEECH CROFT, WF8 2WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2WA

BEECH CROFT, WF8 2WA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2WA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 2WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2WA, encompassing approximately 3280 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keats Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chatsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Harvest Close with total crimes: 2

BEECH CROFT, WF8 2WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2720.00%
Public order51.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.270.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%

In March 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 offences64.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8366.67%
Burglary11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4014.29%
Other crime32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1325.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-42.86%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.40-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.44-36.36%
Bicycle theft22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1522.22%
Anti-social behaviour113.35120.00%
Other crime23.350.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0112.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.7425.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44100.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.960.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 202311
September 20239
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20242
October 20232
August 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20233

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Keats Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Harvest Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waterfall Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchard Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Pauls Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nevison Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Beech Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Bank Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Water Lane
    Total1
    Public order1