HEATHER GARDENS, WF8 2YT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 2YT

HEATHER GARDENS, WF8 2YT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This WF8 2YT 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 2YT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 2YT, encompassing approximately 2566 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 2YT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shoolaboards Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Rosa Court with total crimes: 5
  • Eastbourne Terrace with total crimes: 5

HEATHER GARDENS, WF8 2YT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3550.00%
Public order35.84200.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 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 offences107.01-50.00%
Other theft23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.52150.00%
Other theft17.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.84-11.11%
Shoplifting23.120.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.840.00%
Other crime23.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.40-8.33%
Public order34.2950.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.969.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.6833.33%
Public order21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.01-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.29200.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5787.50%
Vehicle crime25.840.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.07-57.89%
Public order33.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.3058.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.40150.00%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.740.00%
Other theft44.680.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202420
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 202319
September 202312

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
September 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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
May 20241
March 20241

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shoolaboards Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. Rosa Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eastbourne Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Smyth Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cherry Drive
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Western Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hailhead Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Heather Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Ramsden Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1