WF8 2WH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2WH

WF8 2WH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2WH 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 2WH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2WH, encompassing approximately 2117 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 2WH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Goodwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Dandy Mill Croft with total crimes: 2

WF8 2WH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9722.22%
Vehicle crime25.20-33.33%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8628.57%
Public order44.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other theft10.94-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.14-36.36%
Other theft33.31200.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.56175.00%
Other crime15.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.72-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.39250.00%
Other theft36.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.67-60.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08150.00%
Other theft24.72100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences89.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.78100.00%
Other theft21.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.080.00%
Other theft32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 202414
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Goodwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dandy Mill Croft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dulverton Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dandy Mill Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Dulverton Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sowgate Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1