ELM CLOSE, WF8 2WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2WF

ELM CLOSE, WF8 2WF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2WF 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 2WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2WF, encompassing approximately 2957 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 2WF area, explore the WF8 2WF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF8 2WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Dandy Mill Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Atkinson Lane with total crimes: 2

ELM CLOSE, WF8 2WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.35-63.64%
Public order31.3550.00%
Shoplifting31.01-57.14%
Other theft11.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5037.50%
Shoplifting73.7275.00%
Vehicle crime42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3550.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1214.29%
Public order52.71150.00%
Shoplifting41.69300.00%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.37300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In May 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 offences96.76-18.18%
Other theft33.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4522.22%
Other theft53.72150.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.12-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0450.00%
Shoplifting42.030.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5042.86%
Other crime43.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Shoplifting41.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%

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 offences77.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3725.00%
Shoplifting51.69-37.50%
Public order21.690.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.12700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.06100.00%
Shoplifting43.38100.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.810.00%
Public order62.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Atkinson Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Box Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Elizabethan Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Canterbury Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Dam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1