DRAWBRIDGE CLOSE, WF8 2YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2YQ

DRAWBRIDGE CLOSE, WF8 2YQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2YQ 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 2YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2YQ, encompassing approximately 2997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 2YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northfield Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5
  • Bexhill Close with total crimes: 3

DRAWBRIDGE CLOSE, WF8 2YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0113.33%
Other theft35.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0187.50%
Other theft25.000.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.67-46.67%
Other crime12.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.000.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.00-30.77%
Public order33.0050.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.34-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.340.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6755.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.67200.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.34-10.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.00-23.08%
Public order23.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences138.6762.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.3466.67%
Other theft21.67-60.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34-52.94%
Other theft52.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-50.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0121.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.67166.67%
Public order22.67-50.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.670.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202415
May 20248
April 202415
March 20249
February 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238
August 202317
July 202314

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Northfield Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bexhill Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coleman Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Prail Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Heather Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Conqueror Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fieldhead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South View Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1